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

Thursday, 4 August 2011

Back to the Land

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BACK TO THE LAND Allotment life was supposed to be about living the dream. A place for quiet recreation, fresh air, sunshine, an a...

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Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Focus on soft fruit

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FOCUS ON SOFT FRUIT The soils and climate around Tayside and Angus are perfect for growing a wide range of soft fruit. We have special...

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Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Summer in the Garden

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SUMMER IN THE GARDEN There is always an opportunity to do a bit of gardening in between thunder storms. The weather continues to keep ...

Friday, 15 July 2011

Summer Flowering Shrubs

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SUMMER FLOWERING SHRUBS There is a flowering shrub for every month of the year, and in every size from ground cover like the Rock Rose...

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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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