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Developed by Brown Jordon, this sun shade has a retro fell about. Its stand is small taking little space while the rotating shade allows for easy positioning.
We are so use to traditional 'umbrella' type parasols which though they work well can be cumbersome and not very stylish. The minimalist Midcentury Sunshade on the other hand is a work of art in its own right.
Conifers have been out of fashion since the 60's and 70's. Shrubs and then perennials have taken centre stage in garden planting. But now conifers and especially slow growing conifers are making a comeback. Inter planted with mainly evergreen grasses they provide great low maintenance ground cover with lots of colour and texture interest throughout the year.
The London garden centre Ginkgo Gardens,www.ginkgogardens.co.uk are cashing in on the Wimbledon factor by selling this Wimbledon bistro set designed by Jonart design. Finished in traditional green, it is design to imitate wood but is in fact metal. It is said to be weather resistant and low maintenance.Other sizes of table are also available in the range as well as a matching bench.
90cm Folding Square Table £134.99 Folding chair £69.99
There are many days when we are trapped behind the pc rather than enjoying the benefits of being out in the yard. This idea from Chelsea brings the yard onto your desk using planters filled with plants selected to improve the atmosphene in your work space. House plants help with absorption of carbon dioxide and the emission of oxygen refreshing the air.
Blog posted here.
yardz has posted on pebble spheres when seen at the Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham. They were smaller and more basic produced for mass retailing. This large pebble sphere is from www.davidharbersundials.co.uk and aptly named the 'Dark Planet Garden Sphere'. In day light it makes a stunning sculpture especially when shining wet in rain but in darkness the internal lighting sends shafts of light through chinks in the pebbles.
David Harber has a stunning range of sculpture and waterfeatures in a range of materials all with a contemporary twist. Well worth a look.
A sad tale that might now have a happy ending!
Richards hens came to an untimely end one night when the fox visited and the coop security was not up to scratch! But now he's going to start again. I think I've found just what he needs.
The Eggpod from www.eggpod.net is a new design of chicken housing using traditional timber construction with a lightweight and weatherproof recyclable plastic shell. The practical layout caters for up to 8 chickens and is light to move and easy to keep clean. Made in rural Devon near Axminster, the Eggpod is supplied flat packed yet is easy to put together - perfect for Richard.
Electrolux has launched the Outdoor Kitchen, designed by landscape designer Jamie Durie. It features the Electrolux Integrated Barbeque and the new Electrolux Integrated Burner. It is a remarkable addition to the Electrolux outdoor entertaining portfolio with as much emphasis on beauty besides function. The outdoor kitchen is made from eco-friendly materials and has the signature branch detail and actual greenery as a basic part of the design. What’s more it can be custom designed to suit an individual’s requirements. It blends effortlessly into the garden and has the beauty to draw people out of their houses making them spend their leisure time outdoors.
Designed by Toby Clayton, the Lotus relaxer is made from three sections of powder coated laser cut steel. yardz saw it at the Chelsea Flower Show last month and it really is stunning.
Available from www.hmeng.co.uk £1200.00 including cushions.
The Earthbox from www.earthbox.co.uk is a super design for 'growing your own' . The growing boxes are small enough to fit on a patio or balcony and growing in them couldn't be simpler.
The Earthbox is easy to use and it uses a fraction of water and fertilizer utilised in conventional growing. Available in two colours - Hunter Green and Terracotta. Initial kit starts at £34.99
