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, 27 January 2014

TIME TO ORDER SEEDS AND PLANTS

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TIME TO ORDER SEEDS AND PLANTS Although the winter has been very mild and allowed us to continue with a few outdoor gardening tasks...

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

KNOW YOUR ONIONS

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KNOW YOUR ONIONS Onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, chives and spring onions are grown in gardens and allotments as an essential part...

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

THE GARDENING YEAR STARTS QUIETLY

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THE GARDENING YEAR STARTS QUIETLY Recent weather has curtailed progress of any outdoor gardening activities. The gales continued to...

Sunday, 5 January 2014

NEW IDEAS FOR 2014 WITH HINDSIGHT

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NEW IDEAS FOR 2014 WITH HINDSIGHT Last week we reviewed the garden and allotment to analyse how plants and crops performed with a l...

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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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