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, 2 June 2014

EARLY SUMMER FLOWERS

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EARLY SUMMER FLOWERS The spring flowers have long since faded away and the summer flowers are only just getting started but the yea...

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

CHECKING OVER THE FRUIT CROPS

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CHECKING OVER THE FRUIT CROPS The fruit season is just about starting as the early strawberries under my polythene tunnels begin to...

Monday, 19 May 2014

PLANT SOME SUMMER FLOWERS

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PLANT SOME SUMMER FLOWERS The spring bedding displays were brilliant as the cool weather prolonged the show, but as it came to an e...

Monday, 12 May 2014

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Exhibition of Paintings, ceramics, fabrics and jewellery The Angus Open Studios is holding an exhibition of members work at Inverquharity...

A GREAT YEAR FOR TULIPS

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A GREAT YEAR FOR TULIPS This spring has been brilliant for tulips. The weather has remained cool with just enough moisture so tulip...

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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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