Garden journal

SLIM SHADY

As delicate as a leafy tree canopy, the wonderfully feminine Shadylace parasol, £285 from Rockett St George, is a beautiful addition for a vintage-style outdoor dining setting; available in grey or green.

ALL DECKED OUT

It is worth investing in good quality garden chairs that you can store away in a shed or summerhouse during the colder months, but enjoy as decorative features in their own right come the arrival of summer. The hand-carved vintage-style deckchairs from Susie Watson Designs, £95, are built to last, with a