Merry Christmas!
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little festive garden, would it? I created this little garden in London Fields, complete with everything you need at Christmas time: presents, a TV, crackers,...
View ArticleBlue Monday…
The weather recently hasn’t exactly been enticing for pothole gardening (although last year I braved the snow for a little white garden). However the wintery conditions didn’t deter the 1001 Club from...
View ArticleA new little garden in Stockholm
I was recently in (very chilly) Stockholm and decided to flex my green fingers to create a simple little garden near the harbour. Join me on Facebook, YouTube, Google+ and Twitter....
View ArticleA wee washing line in New Zealand!
While National Gardening Week kicks off this week in the UK, here is a lovely little garden I’ve just been sent all the way from New Zealand! It was created near a footpath in Otaki. Love the little...
View ArticleANZAC day garden
A new little installation has just been sent to me by some keen gardeners in New Zealand, this time to remind passerby’s of the significance of ANZAC day. What a wonderful idea. Join me on Facebook,...
View ArticleSome happy little gardens from Happy Valley!
These lovely little gardens were sent to me recently from Hong Kong. They were part of TEDXHappyValley, and were part of a micro series which included a MicroVillage, some MicroDesign, a selection of...
View ArticleOur roads are crumbling. So we let them flourish …
I had a wonderful email from Udo Reichle-Röber last week, entitled “Our roads are crumbling. So we let them flourish …” It seems another keen pothole gardener has popped up, this time in Northern...
View ArticleFrom Battersea Power Station to New Zealand…
With The Chelsea Fringe in full swing, I recently got down and dirty in Chelsea to create this little garden in the shadow of Battersea Power Station. If you’re in London, check out what they’re up to....
View ArticleGerman and Canadian Pothole Gardens…
This angleic little garden was sent to me yesterday from Osterburg, Germany – thanks Katrin! And the Canadian pothole gardener who has been causing quite a stir sent me this great shot! These will...
View ArticleCzech-ing out the potholes in Prague…
I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at TEDxPrague recently. The theme of the conference was Crossing Borders and I was able to show all of the wonderful pothole gardens I’ve been sent, with...
View ArticleThe biggest pothole garden ever?
Big potholes call for big plants, right? Daryl sent me this pic from Vanuatu. Wowsers, there’s no missing those… Join me on Facebook, YouTube, Google+ and Twitter. www.thelittlebookoflittlegardens.com
View ArticleA twin and a tractor…
This week, two more pothole gardens have sprung up in Europe. Andrea from Italy sent me his little garden, complete with a tractor (to help fix the road, of course…). And perhaps the world’s first...
View ArticleA Little Colombian Colour…
Stéphane Leybold recently sent me these great pics of his gardening in Bogotá, Colombia, check out some great reactions the gardens got! You can see more of her work on his facebook page. Keep sending...
View ArticleAutumnal happenings
I’ve been sent some super sweet gardens over the past week or so. Raven Forest sent me this wonderful series complete with some adorable tiny people (and hedgehog!)! And the staff at Garden Lamposts...
View ArticleThe little things on Valentine’s Day…
After finding some seasonal blooms at New Covent Garden Market (and meeting Bob, one of the stars of their annual calendar), I found this little pothole in Vauxhall ripe for some gardening to share...
View ArticleDid someone say spring?
Finally, it’s almost time to dust off the BBQ, fire it up and soak up some sunshine. I headed out gardening with photographer Jonathan Perugia who got this great snap the other morning of my BBQ...
View ArticleA little kitchen garden…
As Spring gets under way, I’ve just been sent these wonderful two gardens from Alex and his grandma Mary. Alex has been recovering after having his appendix out, so he’s had plenty of time to plan his...
View ArticleAdding some pinks to Redchurch Street…
Fancy a little sit down in the sunshine? It had a narrow escape early on… It’s alive and well so if you’re in the area go and have a look. As spring time is the most exciting time of year to get your...
View ArticleA lovely day for a bike ride…
It’s perfect bike riding weather at the moment in London, don’t you think? On my recent gardening adventure with Arte TV, I created this wee garden on Shoreditch High Street. I received this wonderful...
View ArticleInstagardens…
Did someone say Wimbledon? It’s been a busy few weeks, I’ve been posting my garden antics with The Chelsea Fringe and The Horniman Museum and Garden on Instagram. Here are some highlights… I’ve also...
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