Some call them a folly we call them amazing sheds

Wikipedia describes a folly as ” In architecture, a folly is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose, or of such extravagant appearance that it transcends the range of garden ornaments usually associated with the class of buildings to which it belongs. “ In the UK we love… Continue reading Some call them a folly we call them amazing sheds

The Poet Laureate Has Gone To His Shed – Podcasts from Simon Armitage

The BBC has a great set of podcasts from Simon armitage. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is a former probation officer, DJ and poet celebrated for his witty and profound take on modern life. He writes in the shed in his garden, and in this podcast he invites guests to join him to talk about life,… Continue reading The Poet Laureate Has Gone To His Shed – Podcasts from Simon Armitage

Hobbit inspired shed – Bux End Named As Winner of Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2019

After a record-breaking number of entries and over 16,000 votes, the winner of Cuprinol’s Shed of the Year has been revealed as Bux End. Shed building superstar Chris Hield fought off stiff competition wowing the judges in the competition’s new Nature’s Haven category and winning the accolade of owning the nation’s favourite shed. Chris, 49… Continue reading Hobbit inspired shed – Bux End Named As Winner of Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2019

Voting opens for Shed of the year 2019 #shedoftheyear

Shed superstars, garden enthusiasts and out-building aficionados are looking for the public’s support after being shortlisted for one of the most celebrated awards in the UK – the Cuprinol Shed of the Year. Celebrating the great British shed in all its forms – from the miniature to the massive, the modern to the traditional, the… Continue reading Voting opens for Shed of the year 2019 #shedoftheyear