The Edible Garden Show

An illustrator with a passion for his allotment aswell as the art he creates, Greg Becker is excited about appearing at The Edible Garden Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire next week.  Greg will be signing his Allotment books at the 3 day event which starts on 15th March and is 'the only national event dedicated to growing your own fruit, vegetables and home produce'. Greg's book signing slot is at 1pm on the first day, and he is hopeful he willl meet a few gardening celebrities! These images are from 'Wheelbarrow & Chips' recipes from the wild allotment.

Miracle Gro Parade Float

Andy Council has recently completed a set of illustrations working with Dentsu for Miracle Gro plant food.  Andy produced several illustrations which run in sequence to form a stop motion style animation, the fantastical flower parade float is shown being built by lots of little people working together.  You can see it on the Miracle Gro Facebook Fan Page!

An Illustrated Allotment Alphabet

'An Illustrated Allotment Alphabet' based on Greg Becker's blog drawings is available now as a fantastic book. Greg's original plot 52 blog, which is ' A personal visual record of the triumphs and trials of a vegetable gardener. Detailing the ongoing struggles with pests, the weather, low flying golf balls, and a fear of deep digging.' has been the inspiration behind this latest publication, and one that is begging to be on a coffee table. The book is purchasable from blurb.co.uk, an online bookstore as an ebook or printed version.

Ruth Palmer's Scrapbook

Devon based illustrator Ruth Palmer works from her wonderful barn conversion studio shared with her collection of art & reference books. Ruth Palmer's Scrapbook.

Allotment Alphabet

Greg Becker's Allotment blog has spread it's roots and growing well. He is now working on an allotment alphabet, which he says is an "idea (which) came via various stages through the gardening blogosphere". With humour at it's core, this has added another dimension to his gardening diary. Take a look.

Liz Pepperell's Scrapbook

Liz Pepperell shares how living in the beautiful, rural countryside of Devon inspires her artwork.
Liz Pepperell's Scrapbook