Tag: garden

My first trip up Londons newest roof garden @ 120

As roof gardens go, The Garden at 120 is spectacularly high at only 15 storeys but aside from traditional old buildings which happen to have a few pots on the roof (my most memorable being the Windsor Hotel in Cairo), this was my first visit to any purpose built roof-garden. My visit took place whilst… Continue reading My first trip up Londons newest roof garden @ 120

The evocative gardens of Arundel Castle

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the wonderful little Sussex town of Arundel whose centrepiece is one of the most imposing castles in southern Britain. The castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres, with fine views across the South Downs. There is… Continue reading The evocative gardens of Arundel Castle

Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum

After visiting both Mostar and Montenegro in successive 12 hour trips and many days of hiking up mountains, climbing city walls and the excitement of long car rides and boat trips I felt like I needed an easy day.  I’d already seen more than everything that I hoped I would see and had such a… Continue reading Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum

With silver bells and cockleshells

Something amazing has happened this summer. We actually got one! I’ve had a my own house and garden for 5 years and this is the first time that we have actually had a summer. We’ve had 5 or 6 weeks of “hot” weather and another month or two of fine warm weather with just the… Continue reading With silver bells and cockleshells

Food Waste – I don’t buy it.

Today is a big day in our household and not just because we are making home made burgers to eat later although that in itself is a cause of celebration. No, today is the day when we get a supermarket home delivery.  This is a rare occurrence for us and is our first since possibly… Continue reading Food Waste – I don’t buy it.