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, 31 October 2013

THINKING OF SPRING FLOWERS

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THINKING OF SPRING FLOWERS Autumn may have replaced summer but the flower displays for next spring need planning now for tubs, hang...

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

AUTUMN SOIL CULTIVATIONS

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AUTUMN SOIL CULTIVATIONS As crops get harvested and the ground is cleared, there is no need to leave it bare. It may now be too lat...

Sunday, 13 October 2013

A GOOD YEAR FOR APPLES

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A GOOD YEAR FOR APPLES This year has created a massive problem for the gardener with a few apple trees. The crops have been so heav...

Monday, 7 October 2013

PLANT SPRING FLOWERING BULBS NOW

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PLANT SPRING FLOWERING BULBS NOW The summer this year will be well remembered as one of the best for a very long time. The garden h...

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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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