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, 30 June 2014

ENJOYING THE SUMMER IN THE GARDEN

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ENJOYING THE SUMMER IN THE GARDEN At long last the Scottish summer has arrived and has surpassed itself with a lot more than just o...

Sunday, 22 June 2014

POTTERING AROUND

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POTTERING AROUND Relaxation in the garden is difficult in early summer, even after most crops have been sown or planted and harvest...

Sunday, 15 June 2014

THE GARDEN BATTLEGROUND

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THE GARDEN BATTLEGROUND Gardeners, growers, farmers and foresters have always struggled in the war against pests and diseases. In y...

Monday, 9 June 2014

ALLOTMENT LIFE

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ALLOTMENT LIFE This is the time of year when we reap the benefits of our garden and allotment, in theory. Most crops will have be...

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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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