Elspeth Briscoe Designs

Two of my favourite people.  Playing in the garden.

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Peru: Invasion Verde, installed 2010. 

This public park in Lima was created in the middle of the the city, and incorporates recycled tires for planters and a children’s playground. A few rolling hills and grass-cushioned benches complete Lima’s urban public garden.  

A brilliant little film made by my husband Philip Briscoe, and a film producer, on their trip to Ghana this year (Name drop:  Producer David L. Williams).  This film was made for Helveta, a green technology company who are changing the word by enabling companies to trace where goods are sourced in supply chains.

Today global business needs to address the environmental impact of its supply chain from sustainable sourcing to legality assurance. More and more, organisations need to comply with new rules, standards and legislation with serious penalties. Get it wrong and it’s not just a bad PR moment, it could destroy your brand overnight. 

The success of a business rests upon its supply chain technology to make it strong. Traceability, from shelf to source, available instantly and worldwide is a necessity. 

Helveta works with the most demanding partners in the harshest environments satisfying the toughest regulations, reducing costs and increasing transparency, putting producers and suppliers where they belong: in control.

Inspired by MyGardenSchool tutors Caroline Tilston (Decorate Your Room Outside) and Andy McIndoe (Planting Spring Bulbs) – I have done almost all my Christmas Decorations and interior by using bits and pieces I already have in the garden, shed or house.   Not only do I think they look better than artificial decorations – wow  - they are really recession proof!  I’ve barely spent a anything, but I think the house looks more festive than it ever has.   It’s also greener of course, less waste, less packaging or postage.   Top Tip:  Great Christmas Gift Idea you can buy last minute:  Gift a Gardening Course