Archive for March, 2012
New book: Painterly Plants by Clare Foster
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Image: Painterly Plants
We heard about the recent publication of a beautiful new book detailing the relationship between horticulture and art. It’s a feast for the eyes and celebrates the artistry of fourteen exquisite plants, some are nature’s own work, whilst others are hybrids. A few are already the subjects of famous botanical masterpieces, plants such as the auricla look as if they themselves are the creation of an artist.
Every chapter focuses on a popular plant and explores it spectacular varieties in breathtaking details. From peonies and narcissi to tulips and irises, gardening expert Clare Foster charts the botanical and artistic history of each flower. The beautiful close up photography from Sabina Ruber showcase the jewel-like colours and sculptural shapes of each of the featured flowers.
As Clare explains, “There are some flowers whose intricacy and beauty demand a closer look, drawing us in with colours and patterning so exquisite that we marvel at natures’s ability to produce such artistry. These, above all others, are the plants that have been the artist’s muse throughout history, their forms depicted both with the clarity of botanical accuracy and with the broad sweep of an impressionistic brush.”
Painterly Plants £25, published by Merrell
Torie Jayne Blog
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
The very pretty and creative Torie Jayne blog recently featured The Balcony Gardener in a “Shops I Love” post.
Lanalou Style Blog
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Lanalou Style, a lovely blog from Capetown, recently featured The Balcony Gardener in a great post called “Garden Pretties”.
New Pothole Garden
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Image: The Pothole Gardener
You may remember a few months ago we featured Steve Weheen’s blog, The Pothole Gardener and we were delighted to see that he has created a new Springtime garden. This time Steve collaborated with Time Out and re-created the London Eye at the foot of the Ministry of Defence building. Whilst Steve was building the garden a curious policeman popped by to see what they were up to and told the team that he had made their day!
Time Out created a video depicting the creation of the garden which you can watch here.
Seeds Sale
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Our beautiful seeds range will be on sale for £1.50 until 31st March. Featuring aubergine, rosemary and courgette amongst others; they are all packaged in our bespoke designs and are lovely gifts or as a treat to yourself.