Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2012/January 2013 | Page 76

Gardening with Tina I am always pleased when December arrives, but not as you might think just for the seasonal festivities, although I love them too. It is instead for the still point between Christmas and the first few weeks of the New Year that seems to occur in the garden. Everything T in a H ug he s trai ne d as a profession al ga rd en er afte r leav in g school a nd spent a su m m er w orki in Tu sc a ny as a n E ng ng lis h Ga rd en er. Sh e ha s a N at io na l D ip lo m a in Horticu lt ure. appears to withdraw into a really an illusion. However, it Santa baby does feel that I have a little Gardening is not a glamorous pastime, so perhaps breathing space before all Christmas is the perfect time to add a little luxury to your the fun begins again with the favourite gardeners’ life with a few thoughtful gifts. Here first bulbs pushing stoutly are some ideas for what I would like to find under my through the cold, hard ground Christmas tree. A pair of designer wellies, so I can step to herald the spring. out in style, and Alpaca wool socks are wonderfully warm deep slumber, although it is and resistant to bacteria, so these sumptuous socks rarely need washing. How about handmade garden tools, possibly the ultimate gift for your favourite gardener? Finally, after Do you have a qu estion? a hard day’s work some natural skincare products to keep that healthy outdoor glow. If you have a question, need some advice or even a suggestion for an article then please email: [email protected] Natural style Why not create some stylish an d eco-friendly gi ft decorations us ing seed heads and dried leaves fr om the garden? Add touches of glit ter or gold paint fo r a sumptuous look. 76 www.visitislandlife.com