How to Photograph a Sundial at Golden Hour
A practical guide to photographing sundials during golden hour, covering timing, composition, exposure and focus so the gnomon’s shadow stays...
Sunset Views
October 30, 2026
Sundials, sunlight, and the art of time.
Creating a Sunset Viewing Corner Around a Garden Sundial
How to arrange seating, planting, and low-level lighting around a garden sundial so it anchors a calm evening corner for watching the sunset.
Sunset Views
October 26, 2026
How to Photograph a Sundial at Golden Hour
A practical guide to photographing sundials during golden hour, covering timing, composition, exposure and focus so the gnomon’s shadow stays...
Sunset Views
October 30, 2026
Creating a Sunset Viewing Corner Around a Garden Sundial
Sunset Views
October 26, 2026
Outdoor Decor
October 23, 2026
How to Choose a Garden Sundial That Fits Your Landscape Style
A practical guide to choosing a garden sundial — matching material, scale, and patina to formal, cottage, or modern settings, then...
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How to Read a Sundial in Daylight Saving Time
Solar Time
October 09, 2026
Common Sundial Alignment Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Sundial Design
October 07, 2026
Designing a Vertical Sundial for a South-Facing Wall
Sundial Design
October 17, 2026
A practical guide to designing a vertical sundial for a south-facing wall, covering true south, declining dials, gnomon angle, and...
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Equatorial vs. Horizontal Sundials: Which Is Easier for a Beginner?
Sundial Design
October 16, 2026
A practical comparison of equatorial and horizontal sundials for first-time buyers, covering assembly, alignment, legibility and upkeep,...
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Common Sundial Alignment Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Sundial Design
October 07, 2026
Most sundials that read badly are not badly made — they are misaligned. Here are the usual culprits, from compass north to a leaning...
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Beginner's Guide to Sundial Types: Horizontal, Vertical, Polar, and Equatorial
Sundial Design
October 05, 2026
A practical comparison of horizontal, vertical, polar and equatorial sundials, explaining how each design works, where it fits best, and...
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How to Choose a Garden Sundial That Fits Your Landscape Style
A practical guide to choosing a garden sundial — matching material, scale, and patina to formal, cottage, or modern settings, then siting and...
Outdoor Decor
October 23, 2026
Designing a Vertical Sundial for a South-Facing Wall
Sundial Design
October 17, 2026
How to Read a Sundial in Daylight Saving Time
Solar Time
October 09, 2026
Common Sundial Alignment Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Sundial Design
October 07, 2026
Solar Time
October 09, 2026
How to Read a Sundial in Daylight Saving Time
A simple guide to converting a sundial’s solar time into clock time during daylight saving, including the equation of time, longitude...
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Solar Time
October 02, 2026
Solar Time vs. Clock Time: Why Your Sundial Runs Ahead or Behind
Sundials read apparent solar time, while clocks show standard time shaped by the equation of time, longitude, and daylight saving. Here...
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Garden Sundials
October 06, 2026
Sundial Placement Checklist: 8 Things to Check Before You Mount It
A practical pre-installation checklist for garden sundials, covering sunlight, obstructions, mounting surfaces, orientation, stability,...
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Garden Sundials
October 01, 2026
How to Set Up a Horizontal Sundial in Your Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to placing, leveling, and aligning a garden sundial so it reads accurately, from choosing a sunny spot to setting the...
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