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

Monday, 29 April 2013

DAFFODILS

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DAFFODILS Although we have waited a long time for spring weather this year and plant growth is running about three weeks late it re...

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

A HUNDRED WEE JOBS

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A HUNDRED WEE JOBS At long last the cold weather has been replaced with a very late but welcome spring sunshine and some warmth. Ga...

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Sunday, 14 April 2013

FLOWERING SHRUBS

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FLOWERING SHRUBS Almost every garden needs some flowering shrubs. They give the garden depth, structure, shelter, privacy, and grou...

Monday, 8 April 2013

STRAWBERRIES

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STRAWBERRIES Strawberries must be one of the best fruits to grow and eat. They are easy to grow, a perfect size to eat, have great ...

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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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