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Whilst the rain has been relentless and the ground saturated, it was a lovely to know that all the bulbs were protected in their wet muddy homes and emerged unscathed in a really lovely spring display. My colour palette was inspired by a stunning spring border I photographed last year filled with Peonia ‘Molly the […]
Spring is moving along a pace now, I can barely keep up! When I opened the shutters yesterday morning the mist hung heavily in the air and cast an eerie light, the horizon was nowhere to be seen. It was too irresistible not to capture the threads of spider trails which glistened and sparkled along […]
I recently began to explore the landscape around me in the South Cotswolds and thought on this grey winter day that I’d share a couple of shots. Just a reminder that when the sun does shine in winter it picks out the most subtle and beautiful colours of the trees which are all or partially […]
The last few months have mainly been spent preparing for winter, filling the log shed, getting draft proof shutters up and generally hibernating whilst the long dark days creep along. The shortest day of the year came and went and now finally we can start to dream about how we might fill the longer days […]
Another exciting publication with Gardens Illustrated this December! I had the pleasure of capturing Kristy Ramage’s wonderful work, which I’m sure will inspire each and every one of us this Christmas. Click on the link below: Gardens Illustrated December 2013
After a great deal of procrastination, Natalie followed her heart and in September 2013 she gave in her notice at work and signed up to spend a month learning floral techniques and concept design with Zita Elze, world renowned for her breathtaking floral embroidery. Trusting her instincts has paid off, from being an occupational therapist, […]
Forthcoming Attractions In Gardens Illustrated this month Arne Maynard has written a very inspiring article on bulb planting. I was lucky enough to be asked to capture it! Click on the link below: Gardens Illustrated October 2013
Well summer certainly made up for the bitter and long winter we endured this year. What a treat to have virtually 6 whole weeks of sun. The vitamins have all been absorbed and stored ready for autumn and the winter ahead. My summer holiday was very productive and instead of heading abroad, I decided to […]
Each weekend that passed in June just seemed to bucket down with rain or the wind howled horribly and frankly it was far too cold to be outdoors, with this in mind and not a moment to mow, a meadow grew in front of my eyes. I tried to spark up the lawn mower during […]
Liz and I were indeed ‘serenaded’ by the delightful cuckoo, whilst meandering through the bluebell paths in Standish Woods just a few weeks ago. The bluebells and wild garlic surrounding the valley is quite extraordinary, the smell of wild garlic wafting in through the windows is pretty strong, but I utterly love seeing great carpets […]