by Annabel Bridge | Apr 18, 2018 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
Sculpture gardens, or parks, have a long history around the world and date back, incredibly, to 175,000 years ago – a “Neanderthal garden” was unearthed in the Bruniquel Cave in France, where broken stalagmites had been arranged in a series of stacked or ring-like... 
by Annabel Bridge | Mar 28, 2018 | Garden Inspiration
It’s spring, or nearly. Or maybe not at all. At this time of year each day, sometimes each hour, brings different weather. Yesterday I walked round my garden and in half an hour had crisp blue skies, sunshine so warm I took my jacket off, freezing winds, lowering... 
by Annabel Bridge | Aug 2, 2017 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
‘How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English Country Garden?’ – this opening line to a song, a hit by Jimmie Rodgers many years ago, is embedded in the consciousness of the British public. The first verse of the song mentions daffodils,... 
by Annabel Bridge | May 11, 2017 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
How can you enhance your garden? How can you add drama to it? How can you even extend your ‘living space’ out from your home and into your garden? How can you create an outdoor oasis for family and friends? The answer to all these questions is lighting. There are of... 
by Annabel Bridge | Apr 13, 2017 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
The simple truth is that the majority of us live in a city where space is at a premium, outdoor space even more so, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to have a beautiful outdoor garden to enjoy. Here are some design ideas to start or incorporate into your small... 
by Annabel Bridge | Mar 31, 2017 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
Lots of us like to use our garden for a bit of alfresco dining – whether we like something hot from the grill or a selection of cool mezes. It conjures up images of piles of scrumptious food, colourful drinks – and the kids playing happily together while...