Where did April go?

This April I went to visit my old friend Emma.
Emma and her husband Pete moved to the West coast of Sweden in 2007, where they bought an old station house. Since then, their house has been lovingly renovated, making a stunning home for their new family.

Our first stop after the airport was at Mia's, Emma's Mum. She made us a fab lunch, and I got to have a look round their brand new house ( the picture above is the interior). The house looks out over the coast, and is one of the most beautiful settings you can imagine.

The following day Emma and I took a trip to Gothenburg, to visit the Botanical Gardens. A lot of the very early flowerers were at their best. This is Cornus Maas.

And this is some of last years Hydrangeas seen with the Spring sun lighting them up.

Emma is a very talented and knowledgeable garden designer, and it is always great fun to visit a garden with her. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and we spent a great day discussing our future plans for both of our gardens, and enjoying the Springtime. The volcanic ash cloud gave me a couple of extra unexpected days with my friends, which we spent laying out a new hornbeam hedge. What a bonus!

Pretty Boy

I've printed some new shopper bags with the 'Pretty Boy' peacock design. These are now available from 'Not On the High St' at £6 each
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ruthgreendesign/product/hand-printed-shopper

May Meadow

There are a couple of fairs coming up at the end of the month, so work is in full swing to make some new additions to the folio. I finished this one today, it should be on the website in the next few days.

The first event is the Reading Art Fair- a new venture from the Windsor Art Fair team. Here's the link:
http://www.readingcontemporaryartfair.co.uk/
I have some two for one tickets and invites to the private view on Friday 23rd April (the event continues on Sat 24th and Sun 25th) email me if you are in the market for a ticket- don't forget to include your postal address.

Big in Japan?

I got a parcel in the post from Japan this morning. This magazine called '21st Century Prints' has an ad for some of my work. I have no idea what the text says, I'm hoping it's good..

Easter Treats.

Hello!

Looks like Spring has arrived and just look at these beauties! This is new blog where I'll be posting about my printmaking exploits, and rambling on about how much I love gardening.

These Hellebores have popped up in my new garden in Kings Heath. It seemed so unpromising when we moved here in November, but these chaps give me hope. The seedlings that I found growing under the adult plants have been potted up, ready to spread more around and give a few away.

Ruth