‘M’ is for Multispecies Design

‘M’ is for Multispecies Design

I cannot claim to be an expert in Multispecies Design but when I read about the topic on WGSN’s global trends website it piqued my interest. Multispecies Design (MD) is the practice of designing systems…

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How does your garden grow? When is it at its best? My garden is definitely at its best in May. I’ve created a sea of purply blues which are a haven for bees and early…

Six Of The Best; Garden Chairs

Six Of The Best; Garden Chairs

This week I’ve turned my attention to garden furniture and have chosen my favourite on-line pieces. Here are “six of the best”; garden chairs. Colour Coordinated I love this swanky design from Made.com. If you…

Star Shaped Flowers

Star Shaped Flowers

Springtime has arrived in the garden big time over these past few days. The bees are buzzing around the blue and purple garden where the alliums are at their best. As these plants are so…

Seeds Of Optimism

Seeds Of Optimism

It strikes me that gardeners are an optimistic bunch. We plant seeds and bulbs with an air of expectation not knowing what the coming weeks or months will bring. We presume that as we sow…

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Our pumpkin crop was a big success this year. Brought on early by the long hot summer our first, and biggest, pumpkin was ready for harvesting in August. Encouraged by our budding gardener, Finlay, this…

Brighten Up The Dullest Days

Brighten Up The Dullest Days

Whilst wandering around the High Street today in the dismal May weather I stumbled across this cheerful picnicware. Adorned with pineapples, flamingoes, palm trees and seahorses, I found it could brighten up the dullest days. Alongside…