Author Archives: Svend Rumbold

Nature’s Autumn Harvest

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Sculpture in the Garden

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Plants Make You Feel Better

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Free Tickets Link for Southwest Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Growing Grapes in Hampshire

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Right tree, wrong location?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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South-West Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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Inspiration from Contemporary Art

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

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 →

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