Exploring Design, Home, Art and Gardening since 2008. By Julia Atkinson-Dunn
As our weather gets more unpredictable and the need to protect our precious water resources becomes more important, some gardeners have explored techniques to create beautiful but dry gardens. Read on for New Zealand examples and wise words from Jenny Cooper from The Blue House.
Read MoreContinuing my feature on breathtaking Fisherman’s Bay garden, I have published a long format Q+A with Jill Simpson. It is so special to learn about a creative gardener’s life and learning in their own words.
Enjoy!
Read MoreClick through to access the treasure trove of experience and wisdom offered by Jenny Cooper, creator of the Blue House garden in Amberley, North Canterbury.
Read MoreThe only thing that is completely certain in gardening, is that, with time, you will learn something.
It is unavoidable – and quite reassuring for those of us starting out, wondering if it’s possible to get a grip on any of it!
I emailed some great, experienced gardeners I know for some handy tips they could offer beginners.
I’m Julia Atkinson-Dunn
THANK YOU FOR JOINING ME!
Here, you’ll find my ongoing adventures of creating art - oil pastel and painted landscapes, mixed media botanicals, plus some writing and information about me!
Studio Home began as NZ’s first design blog, launching in 2018 as a champion of NZ/AUS creative talent.
Since then I have used this space to continue exploring design and art as well as deeply investigating gardening through the publishing of three books and the launch of Unearthed in 2023.
Julia xo
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