Made from English Ash, this simply stylish Branch bird feeder stand is from www.greenandblue.co.uk. Though at £165.00 +p&p it is a lot more expensive than the mass produced steel tube designs, it is well worth it for the visual pleasure it brings.
The heavy frosts we've had in England this week has created amazing features. The combination of frost, the sun and the shading from the house had created this white arc on a neighbouring front lawn this morning.
Photo Philippe Perdereau
I just love this hedge! It may be a bit over the top for my small yard but it is a great image.
The garden was designed by the landscape architect Piet Blanckaert for a client in Belgium. The grass used for these amazing feathery hedges is Pennisetum alopecuroides Hamelm. Maintenance is easy, the plants are just cut down in spring with shears and then they will grow to acheive their full potention by the end of summer. Wow.
This Mobile Studio Kitchen can be made by following free plans from www.studiomama.com
It is simple and stylish but you are warned in th instructions that you need some carpentry skills or get a carpenter to make it for you.
The Danish manufacturer Eva Solo launched this tool set earlier this year which I'm sure would make a great Christmas present.
The set consists of a trowel and hand fork made from stainless steel with plastic-rubber handles for a comfortable firm grip. The fork handle fits neatly into the concave trowel handle for easy storage.
Available in lime green or cool grey.
www.madeindesign.co.uk £47.00
www.grayconcrete.co.uk produce this classic three seat Chesterfield cast in concrete. The sofa is, I understand, surprisingly comfortable. It is cast using fine moulding techniques that pick up astonishing detail - from the hairline patina of the leather to the loose chain lost down the side of the cushions!
A new offering from one of my favourite sites www.gardenbeet.com are these colourful Rice bag Planters. They are a Fair Trade product being made in Cambodia from recycled bags. They can be planted directly into the bags or used as a decorative pot holder.
As the rain and winds cover the North Devon autumn landscape outside its refreshing to to see how those in warmer climes garden. I found these succulents on www.faroutflora.wordpress.com a fun site that's really worth a visit.
What a great idea though planting in a regular pattern with succulents or any other mound forming evergreen - I think hanging baskets could be spectacular planted with succulents in this way.
Pocket Habitats have been created by Arup Dusty Gedge and Sky-Garden(UK). They are individual modules made of recycled fibres that can stand alone or be grouped together. The Pocket Habitats have been designed to retain water and be a perfect enviroment for plants.
Pocket Habitats are a simple and eco friendly way of greening roof tops and any vacant spaces being easily moved as required.
Why not make a feature of your bike by hanging it on the garden wall? Then the Cycloc is what you need. Its practical and stylish being available in four trendy colours. Its unique shape combined with the weight of the bike holds it in place and it even has storage space for gloves and helmet.
www.cycloc.com £59.95
