Not only did I see a Shepherds hut at Heligan they had great walled gardens including a wonderful stone potting shed. I could not get a great photo of it, but this is what I got [flickr]photo:3518899937[/flickr][flickr]photo:3518880211[/flickr][flickr]photo:3519682412[/flickr][flickr]photo:3519614274[/flickr] The gardens are well worth a visit if you are in Cornwall but not sure how busy it… Continue reading Potting Shed at Lost Gardens of Heligan
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We paid £750 for a politicians erection
I don’t normally do Politics. But with the all round ho ha about MPs expenses I was angry to hear (via the telegraph) that Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills David Willetts claimed for £750 for a shedbase, there is no great details on his shed, but it must be a fare… Continue reading We paid £750 for a politicians erection
Garden shed used to inspire dads – not just punks
John the shedman pointed this out to me the other week, but its the first time I have seen it covered in the news.. The Brighton Argus reports The humble garden shed – a useful place to store the lawn mower, barbecue and gardening tools but also regarded as the last refuge of beleaguered husbands… Continue reading Garden shed used to inspire dads – not just punks
Sheds Words of wisdom
The Press association mentioned this the other day and its good advice. SEASONAL TASK… After all the nice weather we’ve been having, you’ve probably already started using your garden tools and furniture. So, make life easier for yourself this spring and summer by giving your shed a good sort out now. Chuck out, recycle or… Continue reading Sheds Words of wisdom
Back to the land of the shed – apologies
I have been away for the last few days and unfortunately there was no mobile coverage and not sign of broadband, so I was unable to fix the shed vote issue (it was not displaying properly) from Tuesday morning onwards. This is now fixed and a few sheds that had made the closing date but… Continue reading Back to the land of the shed – apologies
Lady sheddies want more glam in their Sheds
The Press Association state the blinking obvious 😉 with their B&Q survey, we know most of this already as you sheddies have been doing it for years.. and of course last years winner was a Shed with a bar I wonder if this years will have a hot tub? Two in five women are hankering… Continue reading Lady sheddies want more glam in their Sheds
Shedstore is now running its ‘LATE SPRING SALE’.
This is a great time for customers to buy, as prices are as low as they are going to get. Price increases are imminent later in the year due to raw material timber price increases. For timber, metal & plastic sheds, garden storage, summerhouses, playhouses, greenhouses, log cabins and much, much more Special and limited… Continue reading Shedstore is now running its ‘LATE SPRING SALE’.
The shedfather of modern shedism interviewed
Gordon Thorburn the bloke behind then standard tome to starting in shedism “Men & Sheds” is interviewed on the always great secrets-of-shed-building.com/ He shows of his sheds and talks a bit about Men & Sheds The 18th century shed pictured is therefore used as a garage, that is to say, to store tools, wood, workbench… Continue reading The shedfather of modern shedism interviewed
Do you want your shed covered in Fabric?
Shed friendly artist Elena Thomas asks I am an artist currently working on a shed project which involves me covering sheds with fabric. I have done a few garden sheds, but would now dearly love to extend this to perhaps a few sheds on an allotment plot. I’m also looking for a small crumbly old… Continue reading Do you want your shed covered in Fabric?
Just Sheds: The Pallet, allotment
Last years Shed of the Year competition brought out a great Pallet shed “The Plot thickens” by sheddie Simon and I am sure this great one was inspired by it. We broke up about 80 pallets to make our 12 x 8ft shed. Splinters like you wouldn’t believe, but it was worth it for sure.… Continue reading Just Sheds: The Pallet, allotment