May 2018
Release the flower shows! RHS flower show season is here! At time of writing, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is just a day away and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is opening on 22nd May in a couple of weeks’ time – buzzing honeypots for those seeking ideas and inspiration for this year’s fresh
April 2018
A well designed welcome Through the noise of the clattering spring rains against the conservatory, the doorbell rings. By the time you reach the front door, your visitor is found shaking off the shower, looking grateful for the spatial oasis of shelter formed by a smart metal porch canopy. Come on in you say,
March 2018
It’s springtime in England and thawed ground in still-bare gardens is ready to erupt, dotted with splashes of yellow daffs and Forsythia, with the promise of much-welcomed warmer winds, rainbow waves of Tulips and shooting perennials. In a few weeks, the green will be knee high but, for the moment, we can still visualise more
February 2018
Planning summer trellis projects Although wintry winds and the occasional snow storm still whistle through, warmer days are only a few weeks away and any stirring kernels of early spring hopes and visions for that possibly pretty bleak patch of garden can take hold. For many, planting plans are mentally taking shape as we can
January 2018
The Ivy, Tower Bridge Table for four? On our outdoor terrace? Yes, of course this way… The Ivy Brasserie, currently sweeping the land as its iconic, in-crowd honeypots pop up in hot property spots, is synonymous with classic British/European all-day dining, sophisticated and super stylish as well as being magically relaxed and welcoming. Just the
