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Author Archives: Svend Rumbold
Nature’s Autumn Harvest
I was planning to write about planting for autumn interest, but I got distracted while walking the dog – I just picked a whole bag of sloes. I find it curious that there are such copious quantities of sloes still … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit, Landscape Design, Planting
Tagged crataegus monogyna, damson gin, damsons, foraging, haws, hawthorn jelly, prunus spinosa, sloe berries, sloe gin
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Sculpture in the Garden
I’m hoping to be able to attend Jilly Sutton’s forthcoming masterclass at the Oxford College of Garden Design, on the 11th November. The OCGD masterclasses are great opportunities to hear first-hand from internationally renown experts, and attendance is not just … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Garden Design, Garden Sculpture, Landscape Design
Tagged Duncan Heather, Jilly Sutton, John Brookes, Masterclass, Oxford College of Garden Design
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Plants Make You Feel Better
Whilst readers of this blog may be happy to accept, without “proof”, that plants improve how you feel, many others remain sceptical. But there is actually a fair bit of sound scientific evidence to support the link between having plants … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Planting
Tagged indoor plants, wellbeing
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Free Tickets Link for Southwest Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010
We’re exhibiting at the South-West Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010 on 27-28 November 2010 – see our earlier post. If you would like FREE tickets to the show (normally £5 in advance and £8 on the door), just click on … Continue reading
Growing Grapes in Hampshire
Over the years Judy’s brother Tim has been involved in most aspects of wine production, and he retains an interest in a small vineyard of a few acres in west Hampshire. Yesterday was “grape picking day” and I, along with … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Design, Landscape Design, Planting
Tagged estate planning, grape, land management, vine, vineyard, viticulture
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Right tree, wrong location?
I thought I would share some thoughts prompted by a row of oak trees (Quercus robur) that I often pass whilst walking the dog. This particular row of trees comprises some fine specimens, but also several rather poor examples, and … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, Planting, Soil type
Tagged ancient countryside, assart, oak, quercus robur
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South-West Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010
We have just yesterday decided to exhibit at the South-West Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010, at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN, so please do come and see us on Stand 504 (on the balcony level, near … Continue reading
Inspiration from Contemporary Art
Back in November of last year I paid a visit to the Tate Modern in London. Whilst not everything is necessarily to my taste, I feel it’s always worthwhile to look over something new: after all, you never know where … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Garden Design, Garden Furniture
Tagged Bespoke garden furniture, Contemporary Art
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