THE MODERN MINT BLOG
For those of you who wish to be ‘natural’ gardeners, the designer Henk Gerritsen laid out four commandments in his …
Contemporary Garden Design…
…would look nothing like in this picture. So what would it look like? What do people want? According to a survey conducted by the Horticultural Trades Association, there are several key ideas that go into making a contemporary garden: It must be tidy and easy to maintain. It must be centred around a social area – a patio evokes strong memories of happy times and associating with friends. It must prompt a feeling of ‘holiday’ (rather than ‘I have to go out and work on it.’) Sunshine, grass to walk on with bare feet, space for children to play and the …
A Poultry Excuse
If you fancy a day out in Kent, use the Hen Party at Benenden as an excuse. Modern Mint will be there in the afternoon looking for chickens and plants, before going off to Chapel Down to sample the wine made from the vines we leased 18 months ago. We love a day trip involving plants, chickens and wine….
Essex Herb Group
‘Heaven Scent’ is the topic of the next meeting of Essex Herb Group. Date: 17th May Venue: Farmhouse of the Cressing Temple Barns, Braintree Time: 2pm To book your place email info@modernherbalist.co.uk – no prior knowledge of herbs necessary! And for one of the best writers about herbs…