More environmental, food and product photography work at Brunswick Organic Nursery
Lee posing whilst weeding in the Archbishop’s walled garden in Bishopthorpe.
The Archbishop’s walled garden
I’ve been continuing my photography work in the Archbishop’s walled garden in Bishopthorpe since it was the subject of my final MA project in 2024. The idea is to keep going with it for as long as possible, at least for another five years or so (or until people get sick of me).
There’s been a few changes to the walled garden since 2024. A new pond in the main garden to cultivate more insect life is having a great effect with lots of insect life including blue damsel flies whizzing around. There also seems to be a lot more butterflies and bees compared to last year (although still noticeably less than previous years). The walled garden itself has now been listed and is getting ready to have some of the far walls reinforced which will have an effect on how the garden is worked throughout the next year.
Note: there still isn’t a great deal of portraiture to be shown as with most people being vulnerable adults there’s a layer of permissions and sign off involved - these will be shown later in the year.
A buff tip moth resembling a twig sitting on a finger. This was found after a regular moth trapping in the main garden.
Poly tunnels in the small garden in the Archbishop’s walled garden.
Graeme working in the small garden at the Archbishop’s walled garden in Bishopthorpe.
A Comma butterfly sitting on a thistle.
A blue damselfly in the new pond.
A circular Pattress plate used to brace the walls.
Wheelbarrow parking.
Brunswick Organic Nursery main site and woodwork photography
I’ve also worked with the Brunswick shop on the main site and woodwork groups throughout the year to capture some of the work they’ve been doing, in particular product shots of the handmade bird and insect boxes which are in high demand.
A handmade butterfly box made at Brunswick Organic Nursery by the woodwork group.
A chopping board made with reclaimed wood at Brunswick Organic Nursery by the woodwork group.
Handmade bird table with smaller bird boxes made by the woodwork group at Brunswick Organic Nursery.
A Cubist-style bird box made as a one off.
Plant ladders handmade at Brunswick Organic Nursery.
Bird box handmade by the woodwork group this summer.
Organic veg box selection with squashes, carrots, beetroots, marrows and tomatoes.
A wheelbarrow sat in front of a row of apple trees on the main site at Brunswick.
Early morning poppies on the main site.
A one off bird box featuring a doorway and tea cup.
Tomatoes growing on vines in a poly tunnel at Brunswick Organic Nursery.