The Sketch Book and Shovel

• Just surveyed for a fantastic gaudi-esque ampitheatre garden design in Bearsden!! Canny wait to get started!! #
• RT @Glenn52: 7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food http://bit.ly/b8e4V2 #
• Who’s for the Cafe tomorrow then? #
• Composition is king! #
• Watching my wee sis tonight…she’s packed for a fortnight!! #
• Buying Wholesale Plants: Tips & Tricks http://bit.ly/9RwXte # Read the rest of this entry »

• New Discussion Business Banking + Lending to small business’s http://bit.ly/9eKPEM @ LJN #
• FavBlogs: StudioG – I am just looking for a good reason to post this picture…..I find it utterly appealing for no … http://bit.ly/cnZLrJ #
• New Discussion Composite v hardwood decking? http://bit.ly/bREn6T @ LJN #
• New Discussion New tv gardening programs http://bit.ly/9LqClE @ LJN # Read the rest of this entry »

Our weekly twitter digest:

• New Discussion Closing up gaps in a fence http://bit.ly/9HvUBR @ LJN #
• At GardenImprovements.com we always look out for cool and funky idea’s to inspire us. Check this out- http://bit.ly/1JuYzj #
• New Discussion Financing new machinery http://bit.ly/bdnqoI @ LJN #
• New Discussion Monty Don on Woodcraft http://bit.ly/bkE0K1 @ LJN #
• New Discussion Fly tipping by a local company doing work near my ladies place!! http://bit.ly/cgov5P @ LJN #
• New Discussion Working in the Commerncial Sector http://bit.ly/a20FTu @ LJN #
• New Discussion Suppliers of pergola/garden structures http://bit.ly/aYEmOI @ LJN # Read the rest of this entry »

A weekly digest of our tweets:

• FavBlogs: StudioG – I have a tiny little round up interesting accessories for your garden.  It’s all bird related … http://bit.ly/9SeuxL #
• Despite having “one of those faces” where ppl automatically assume they know me – I cant find a doppelganger anywhere…radio hosts perhaps? #
• If only we had a decent summer we could make use of these- http://bit.ly/3b1J8z We’re not holding out much hope at GardenImprovements.com! #
• Via LJN Forum: LJN – what is it worth ?: I started a post last week over our Hort Week subscriptions. Well, we got… http://bit.ly/cICj3k # Read the rest of this entry »

A weekly update on Nicky’s Tweets…just an idea but I can’t imagine anybody would read through all of that!  Probably won’t do this again!

• Low budget driveways: spend same money but get a smarter job with a little professional input http://bit.ly/38iXKD < Glasgow Driveway #
• FavBlogs: How about some innovative ideas to wrap up the week?  This one comes from French company B-ton Design…. http://bit.ly/6MtCAt # Read the rest of this entry »

• Spider dragging a dead sparrow just scuttled behind TV cabinet – I can hear it breathing… #
• LJN: Add on products – HOT TUBS etc: I'm thinking about offering some add on products to my clients, wooden hot tu… http://bit.ly/7FK7Bi #
• RT @The_RHS: How's ur garden looking now most of the ice and snow has gone? http://bit.ly/8lnFVe #
• Meeting with new finance director!! 2 signings in one week!! #
• LJN: The Hard Landscaping Show: Exterior Decking will be exhibiting at the Hard Landscaping Show. Come and see us … http://bit.ly/5QNYg7 #
• Thanks for the RTs @Jenbabes3 @LandscapeJuice @susancohan @Arcadia1 #
• FavBlogs:
  Today’s, garden has me longing for summer. My own garden has a small and fairly successful meadow that … http://bit.ly/6mdrZM #
• 'Entourage' star Emmanuelle Chriqui named 'most desirable' woman of 2010 by AskMen.com poll http://bit.ly/57AzSv – can't argue with that! #
• LJN: Connects / combos: I may have to buy a van in the immediate future due to the girlfriend getting a new job an… http://bit.ly/8NY3ae #

The monkey-puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is like Fugu; when handled the wrong way it can be lethal!  Today I had to learn how to trans-plant one without cutting myself to ribbons!