Letters to his gardener
The Letters of John Cockburn of Ormistoun to His Gardener, 1727-1744, can be read in full here.
Tag: garden
The gardener of Finca Vigia
This is from t h e s c a n d a l o f t h e c e nt u r y by Gabriel García Márquez:
the scandal of the century [and other writings]
I am currently reading these stories by Gabriel García Márquez: The Editor’s note to this book of stories begins: Gabriel García Márquez called journalism “the best job in the world” and he … Continue reading the scandal of the century [and other writings]
Full of Energy
Patrick Geddes, a long dead gardener, geographer and philosopher has been a guide for me in approaching the world. This film is for Patrick Geddes. Music credit: ‘Cosmic Love’ by … Continue reading Full of Energy
Can you hear the bumblebees swarm?
Music credit: A cover of ‘Strawberry Blond’ by Austin Lawrence:
In the middle of the Yew
My fascination with Yew trees has neither a beginning nor an end.
Would you Adam and Eve it?
I was recently traveling through the charming village of Stenton in East Lothian and came across Adam and Eve!
Keep Digging
March 1971; the advice of Dr David G. Hessayon: Note: the above photograph is of Cothall tool shed, Altyre, Moray.
“A fantastic space for the community and visitors”
I was delighted to read of this appointment. I would like to wish Kate White all the very best in her new role. I am particularly passionate about community gardens … Continue reading “A fantastic space for the community and visitors”
a gardening hand
Five short films on Mossgrove garden, Bridge of Allan: I would like to dedicate this series of films to my cousin Adrian.
Everything is growing in our garden
The fifth film in a series on our garden. Music credit: Garden Song – a cover of this Phoebe Bridgers song by Anton TL