Scottish Artist and his Garden

Scottish artist John Stoa compiles notes and pictures of his painting projects and seasonal gardening activities in the flower, fruit and vegetable garden and greenhouse. website www.johnstoa.com

Saturday, 28 August 2010

The Scented Garden

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THE SCENTED GARDEN It is hard to beat a day of relaxation in a garden full of scented flowers on a warm sunny day. My past experience in...

Saturday, 21 August 2010

Too big for your roots

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LOOKING AHEAD WITH SEASONAL TASKS To keep the garden looking good all year round it is not enough to put in the hard graft without a fai...

Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Harvesting Fruits of your Labour

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HARVESTING FRUITS OF YOUR LABOUR The harvesting and picking season is just getting into full swing. Times are very busy as there is so m...

The Good Life

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THE GOOD LIFE Having an allotment has almost become an essential modern fashion accessory. We no longer need to dig for victory as supe...

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Healthy Summer Eating

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SUMMER FRUITS JUST GET HEALTHIER Last week I ran over a few thoughts on the raspberry and strawberry for a true taste of Scottish summer...

Sunday, 25 July 2010

Summer Fruits for a Healthy Lifestyle

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SUMMER FRUITS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE There is so many easy to grow summer berries that just spoil you for choice, and if you have access...

Saturday, 24 July 2010

Flaming June did happen this year

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FLAMING JUNE DID HAPPEN THIS YEAR The summer returned this year after three years of cool and wet weather following a very long and cold ...

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About Me

John Stoa: I was born in Scotland commencing working life as a gardener in Dundee Parks Dept. I studied crop science at The Scottish Crop Research Institute in Invergowrie Dundee. After getting married moved south to Sussex. Gained the National Diploma in Horticulture in 1969, then moved to Worcester to work as a manager on Fox Fruit Farm. In 1972 returned to parks work and outdoor leisure facilities in Dudley then onto Darlington, and Livingston before returning to Dundee in 2001. Became a full time artist in 1992. Interest in art was established in early childhood and am self taught. Subjects cover town to country, floral to figurative, snow scenes, summer landscapes, and Scottish castles. I run art classes in my studio and often publish limited edition prints, as well as luxury Christmas cards. My art and gardening and allotment activities can be seen on my ever expanding website www.johnstoa.com

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