In the scenic and beautiful location of the sunken gardens of Mineral Springs Park Illinois stands the Pekin Sundial. Though not the largest or tallest, at six feet high the Pekin sundial is claimed by locals to be the “most accurate” sundial, and as such declared as the World’s greatest. This unique and modern sculpture [Continue Reading]
Waldo Hutchins Bench Sundial, New York, USA
The Waldo Hutchins bench incorporates artistic, inspirational, historical and functional aspects to its purpose. The bench which cleverly integrates a sundial, is twenty-seven feet long and four feet high. Weighing several tons, the bench structure is made of white granite, complete with a bronze sundial. The sundial, featuring the figure of a woman, is incorporated [Continue Reading]
Wanted – The perfect setting
So how come I was looking for the perfect setting for a huge 110cm armillary? Well, it all started towards the end of 2013 with a phone call from Harry Rich, of Rich Landscapes asking me to make them a large armillary for their show garden for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014. What a buzz for me [Continue Reading]
Cape Cod Heritage Museum & Gardens
Our Sundial of the Month for October is the armillary sundial at the Heritage Museums and Gardens, Cape Cod, USA. Located in historic Sandwich on Cape Cod, the Heritage Museums and Gardens attracts children and adults from around the globe. Founded in 1969 by J.K. Lilly, the Heritage Museums & Gardens celebrate American culture and inspires people of all ages to [Continue Reading]
Reaching for the stars!
This year RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 is reaching for the stars with an intergalactic theme; it could almost have been chosen with us in mind! What could be better than an interplanetary setting to show off our armillary spheres and sundials? Amillaries are working models of objects in the celestial sphere consisting of a [Continue Reading]
In the potting shed
Creating a new concept for my stand each year for Chelsea is always a challenge and this year has been no exception. This year I’m especially pleased with both my new sundial and the stand so I do hope you’ll stop by if you’re lucky enough to be coming to Chelsea this year. I’ve nicknamed [Continue Reading]