Homes & Garden
A SMALL WORLD
We love Janit Calvo’s new book, Gardening in Miniature, which is filled with step-by-step guides for creating everything from original planting to patios and even functioning water features. £12.99, Timber Press, available from Waterstones 220 - 226, Chiswick High Road; waterstones.com
SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND
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We Brits love to whinge about our public transport (and the eye-watering cost of it), but you can’t deny the practicality of the London Underground nor its inimitable style. Catch some rays and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the capital’s tube system with this fabulous deck chair featuring the Underground’s trademark colours and most popular stops. London Underground Map Deck Chair £59.99; ltmuseum.co.uk
SWINGING SIXTY
The beautiful Isabella Plantation Richmond Park’s ornamental woodland – has been open to the public for 60 years in 2013. To celebrate, why not join a tour of the Plantation on Friday 16 August. It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the current Heritage Lottery funded Isabella Plantation Access Project. Tour starts at 11, for more information, see visitrichmond.co.uk
Gardening Notes Absolutely the best news and tips from the great outdoors of Kate’s toip h t n the m
’August is one of those odd months when the tasks in the garden aren’t as definite as other times of the year. Keeping up with the basics is the name of the game; watering, weeding, deadheading and feeding will keep your garden looking smart and colourful for as long as possible. Ponds at this time of the year often get covered in algae so make sure this is pulled out to open up the surface of the water. If you are more interested in edibles than ornamental, then runners on strawberry plants can be potted up and set aside ready for next year and old canes on raspberries can be removed to promote a healthier shape and space for new fruiting canes to develop.’ kategouldgardens.com
Pots of Joy
Orla Kiely’s trademark, paired-back 70s patterns work beautifully on this stylish three-pot planter set. It’s perfect for dressing up a windowsill or for city dwellers short of outdoor space. Orla Kiely Herb Pots, £44.95; urbancuckoo.co.uk 59
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