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

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

HERBACEOUS PLANTS

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HERBACEOUS PLANTS Himalayan Blue Poppy The garden is in a constant state of change and every plant or group of plants have thei...
Sunday, 14 May 2017

RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS

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RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS Growing rhododendrons and azaleas got into my blood in the early years of training around Dundee’s parks ...
Wednesday, 10 May 2017

PLANT PROTECTION

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PLANT PROTECTION The last week in April saw a return to cold winds and frost so care had to be taken to protect vulnerable plants. ...
Tuesday, 2 May 2017

LATE SPRING GARDEN UPDATE

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LATE SPRING GARDEN UPDATE This must be the driest April for a long time. Scotland gets rain in the west, and the north, but seems...
Sunday, 23 April 2017

LADY IN RED ART EXHIBITION

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ART EXHIBITION LADY IN RED I would like to invite my readers to pop in to see my LADY IN RED art exhibition held in my studio at 17a Menzies...
Saturday, 22 April 2017

SPRING FLOWERS ARE ARRIVING

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SPRING FLOWERS ARE ARRIVING Plum Victoria Last year we got blessed with a terrific display of tulips so we thought it would b...
Tuesday, 18 April 2017

HEALTHY FRUIT and HEALTHY LIVING

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HEALTHY FRUIT and HEALTHY LIVING Anna picking fresh rhubarb Hindsight is a brilliant factor. Today I feel I live a healthy li...
Sunday, 9 April 2017

A GOOD TIME FOR SEED SOWING

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A GOOD TIME FOR SEED SOWING Spring weather seemed to be running a bit late this year, but then a warm sunny spell towards the end o...
Monday, 3 April 2017

A BUSY TIME IN THE GARDEN

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A BUSY TIME IN THE GARDEN The spring rush is just round the corner. Last year it was in full flow at this time, but spring 2017 has...
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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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