Adam Frost

Yes finally - after probably 10 years of putting it off I have forked out for Vectorworks (which is a CAD-driven design package) and two days training. Admittedly there may have to be a few more before AFD is in the 21^st century, but I am really excited about it and the two days were superb

If you are thinking about it I would happily recommend the services of Tamsin from Vectorworks Training (www.vectorworks-training.co.uk. (After that plug I will be also expecting a hefty discount on my next sessions. x)

Well, it’s still dark, gloomy and cold but I have seen the signs that spring is on its way – my hammamelis is out, so too are the snowdrops and my kids are on half term.

It seems a while since I have put pen to paper (or finger to the key, if that’s how you put it) and I’ve now been sitting here for nearly 15 minutes just moving bits of paper around my desk and listening to Snow Patrol replaying the song ‘Chasing Cars’ just because I love the line ‘show me a garden that’s bursting into life…’ (Is that normal?).Read more...

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 I was hoping to start my 2010 blog feeling a bit more up-beat but this weather is driving me crackers!  I just want to get out in the garden, even if it’s just to turn some ground. But instead, I’m driving my wife mad and making a mess in our kitchen. Mind you, if I say so myself, over Christmas I made a really good ham hock terrine and a chicken parfait (I’m not making it up) courtesy of Messrs Ramsey and Oliver. Add to that all the other festive treats - and obviously a huge quantity of red wine – and a good time was had by all!
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These blogs are starting to sound as if I’m away a lot but (I promise I’m not) but I thought someone might be interested in these pictures.

I have marked off another couple of things I’ve wanted to do for along time. I’ve just had a short trip to San Francisco with my dear lady. It’s good to spend a bit of time together and rediscover you love and laugh at the same things. It sometimes gets a bit lost with four kids, a dog, a cat and – of course – the small matter of work (god that sounds a bit sentimental – see dear I do love you).Read more...

I have just sorted all the details for next year’s courses I’m running next year at Barnsdale Gardens with David Stevens.

The first course is the Garden Construction course, which takes place on 27-28 February. This is a popular course and many people like to attend both this course and the Garden Design course which takes place on 13-14 November 2010.

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Have a look at these two photos that my clients have just sent me. I’m really pleased with the way this garden has turned out and the clients love it - suppose it does help! In one sense it is an honour to place sculpture of well-known artists, but in another it’s a worry when you’re designing a garden; especially a small one.  The two pieces in the pictures are big, and part of my brief was to make the most of them. So the large head, which is ‘Fallen Deodar’ by Jilly Sutton, was placed on the roof garden and the ‘Moon Disc’ by Emily Young was placed in the rear garden. I think that both pieces look great and really come into their own with the lighting.Read more...

I have just signed up to champion the new diplomas for 14-19 year olds. I didn’t realise, but by 2013 there will be 17 on offer covering a wide range of subjects, including the one I am championing the new Environmental and Land-based Studies Land Skills diploma.
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I have just had a few great days in Cork with my dad horse racing at Mallow. We had some great fun. It was a two day meeting. I know I am stating the obvious but the Irish are very hospitable and they love their racing – the atmosphere was top drawer.
 
The trip was part of my 40th birthday present from my wife (thanks sweet) and I feel as if I’ve been celebrating it for months – well, to be honest, I have! Anyway, all that just to tell you about another of  my presents which was a book from friends called ‘Wisdom’ (I think they were trying to tell me something…) It is a great book, basically wise words from some of the older statesman across the world from all walks of life.Read more...

If all goes well I should be in for a good year next year.
 
I have sent my plans in for Chelsea and we are busy looking for a sponsor (if there is anyone out there let me know….). We have linked up with Nick Hamilton at Barnsdale Gardens. Nick is going to do a lot of the growing but we also plan to rebuild the Chelsea garden at Barnsdale if we get the sponsorship. We will see….
 
And we are planning to open an office at Barnsdale so that we can work closer with Nick on various projects. It’s great to be going back there. It feels a bit like coming home after being away travelling; but I’m going back a different person from the one that left.
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