The Infinity Bench by Tom Huang and Andrew Williams explores the possibilities of bamboo strip construction.It was originally designed to be used in public settings but would make a great feature in any yard. www.designaw.me
Designed by Kristian Aus and produced by B-LINE, the Splash Stool has multipurpose uses. It can be used as a stool, planter or just for storage. Also makes a great bucket for cooling bottles of wine!
www.madeindesign.co.uk £102.00 Available in red,blue,lilac,pastel green,sand,light grey and white.
Winter colour in the yard is not always about spring flowering bulbs and winter bedding plants. Evergreens have a wide range of shades and tones that look particulary effective when they are grouped together. Size of leaf makes an interesting contrast when mixed in a group especially in wet conditions when large shiny leaves reflect against smaller matt ones.
I've looked at many new barbeques at trade shows over the last few years but the Blacktop Party Hub is something really different. As well as a large area grill and griddle the Blacktop uniquely has a deep fryer and being totally portable (with the legs folding), it really is the perfect party grill.
This 'multi-purpose' garden water feature designed by French Designer Patrick Nadeau, is perfect for a small space garden. It acts as an outdoor fountain, a hose reel and has a bucket for washing vegetables, cleaning boots or just for children to play in.
Dish of Desire is a range of very stylish yet practical bird feeders from the designer Frederik Roije. The feeders are available in one, two,three, four and five courses allowing a varied menu for your bird population. They are made from aluminium, red cedar wood and finest bone china and are available from www.roije.com.
New from www.notonthehighstreet.com are these wonderful farm animal planters. Great value at £29.75, they are made by a family pottery and are available in pig or cow format in plain terracotta or a white glaze. The insides are glazed rich green to enable them to be used on indoor windowsills.
This set of quirky culinary veg seeds from www.henandhammock.co.uk would make a great present for the gardener who has everything. Only £13.00.
It is composed of six packets of unusual vegetables to grow including Jersey Toe Cabbage, Crosse Violet Bean, Spanish Black Carrot, Crystal Apple Cuecumber, Drunken Women Lettuce and Red Pear Tomato, all presented in a very classy box.
Leaf is great new e-mag from www.leafmag.com. You can view it on line or purchase a hard copy. Love the articles especially as products shown take you straight to the suppliers website. Can't wait for the next issue.
YARDZ is about lifestyle - using your small amount of outdoor space, be it a yard, balcony or roof garden, to reflect the lifestyle you live.
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ABOUT ME
I hope you enjoy my blogging scrapbook of all things relating to owning and living with a very small garden.
My own yard is only 5m x 5m so I understand the challenges involved in trying to use this small space to the full.
I have been involved all my working life with design, garden design, horticulture and garden retailing. At present I work as a buyer for a large South west garden centre.
I have a passion for good cutting edge design and plants that excite.
Frank.
[Creator, editor and marketer of YARDZ]