THE MODERN MINT BLOG

Apr29

Great Nature Writing

Here are a few recommendations for great nature writing – some are free, some will take you elsewhere to buy …

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Apr18

Artist in Residence

We take great pleasure in announcing the first ever Modern Mint Artist in Residence – the wonderful photographer Andrew Yates! What is Andrew’s story? At the age of six, with his first camera in hand (a Kodak Brownie, if you’re asking…) Andrew began developing his passion for capturing the wonderful moments of our lives.   After studying fine art and design Andrew travelled, his camera always with him. Exploring the world and developing his style, he landed back in London in the early 90’s where he debuted in fashion and editorial photography, before moving into portraiture. This technical nous and experience can be …

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Apr13

Offers & Discounts!

The best way to get great offers and top discounts, as well as staying up to date with all the latest products from Modern Mint, is to sign up to our email list. How often do we send? Once a month and twice at Christmas. What Do We Send? Coupon codes so that you can get money off our lovely products at checkout. News about the latest products we have to offer – whether it is a new artist of the month or the latest seasonal fashion, you will be the first to know. A round-up of the best blog …

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Apr13

10 Best Tomatoes To Sow Right Now

Tomatoes

  The Ten Best Tomatoes To Sow Right Now This list will give you a chance to get away from the rightly popular, but very ubiquitous, Gardeners Delight variety of tomatoes and try something different – as well as tasty! All of the seeds can be bought from the wonderful wonderful wonderful Real Seeds – do support them in their work…! Grushovska – big pink tomatoes, very tasty Aurora – from Siberia (yes, really!) Makes great sauces and germinates well at low temperatures. Tangerine – as the name suggests, it is a brilliant orange. Farenheit – this tomato must be …

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