THE MODERN MINT BLOG

Apr11

What is Modern Mint about?

We design and build gardens in Essex and London – at least, that’s the simple nuts and bolts answer.

But we are also influenced by writers like Seth Godin…

How inspiring is his advice below on how your business could behave?

Focus on doing the work

Relentlessly get better

Ship the work

Rack up small wins

Earn one fan at a time

This encapsulates beautifully what we are trying to do and could just as well be the ‘About Us’ page on the Modern Mint website.

We would love to hear from you about transforming your outdoor space. Perhaps you have some ideas already, or perhaps you need inspiration. Well we are here to inform you, present to you the hidden gems and important issues and encourage you to try something you didn’t even know was possible.

Earning one fan at a time making gardens that suit the 21st Century is exactly what Modern Mint is about.

Here are our other recommendations for Seth Godin books:

Jan30

Buxus the Norfolk Terrier In Modern Topiary Book

This is Buxus, our Norfolk Terrier, who I acknowledge in the acknowledgments of the book of Modern Topiary. The book of Modern Topiary can be read, for free, here. There you go. Buxus the dog on ‘doorstep duty’ at a friend’s house in Edinburgh. For those asking what he looked like!

Jan30

What People Think Of Modern Topiary, The Book

Yesterday I put out the book – Modern Topiary – that I have spent the last six years writing. Download for free a pdf of Modern Topiary here. And what seems amazing to me, is that not only have people actually been reading it, but then responding to it. So below are a number of comments I have been sent from those who read it last night, and this morning…. “Brilliant read, exactly the right amount of info to take in and digest.” Rachel, a gardener “Just finished reading – absolutely brilliant!” Camilla (she shared with me lots she highlighted) …

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Jan30

Modern Topiary Book

Over the last six years I have been writing a book. It is called Modern Topiary and I have finally finished it, and now made it available for people to read. This is the blurb on the back…. This is the topiary book I wish I had when I began trying to clip plants into a shape others would consider beautiful. Split into two parts – the craft and then the art of topiary – I have tried to share everything I know. It’s not a long book. I hope this gives you the foundation for good technique, alongside ideas …

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