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My Week

Islington Gardeners outing to Painshill Park & then Wisley. We were supposed to be going to two gardens in West Sussex, but at the last minute had to re-arrange as high winds were forecast and the gardens have to close … Continue reading

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New paintings

These paintings will be in the RBA Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in March. PV 10 March 11-8. Exhibition continues until 21 March

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Gardener & Lady Gardener

Finally finished – another thing off the list …… RWS/RHS show at Bankside Gallery. PV 6 November 6-8pm

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Islington Gardeners at Rousham

Great day out – coach trip to Rousham – designed by William Kent, who also did Chiswick House and Stowe.

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Cultivation & Creativity / Celebrating 210 Years of the RHS and RWS

There will be an Exhibition at the Bankside Gallery in November of RWS paintings on the above subject. Have just finished 4 – when I say that I mean firstly I visited Hyde Hall in Essex and Wisley in Surrey. … Continue reading

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Essex Barn

Getting there rather slowly………

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RWS (painting) and RHS (gardening)

In the Autumn there will be an exhibition at Bankside Gallery to celebrate 210 years of the RWS and the RHS, (both founded in 1804). Just working out what to do and how to do it!

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National Garden Scheme (NGS)

Have just committed to an opening in 2014 for the NGS – Wednesday 11 June 6 – 8.30pm £5.00 entry will include a glass of wine All proceeds to the very worthy charities supported by the NGS, so please put it … Continue reading

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Front garden

We have just won First Prize ! We have a largish front garden by London standards, and are very lucky as we are right at the end of a very small cul-de-sac. There is no passing traffic so it’s very quiet … Continue reading

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Autumn Colour in Essex Gardens

Autumn Colour in Essex Gardens Continue reading

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