I do ..

From the ones who book years in advance and come in with mood boards, Pinterest, swatches, grannies, aunties and bridesmen.

To the gorgeous ones who pop in alone on Tuesday with the words, “can you do me a wedding bouquet for Thursday afternoon?”

We have a coffee and chatter about your daydream and plans of 7 years , or we sit and you say, “ I have no idea what I want, so please just make me something as if it’s yours” (thank you)

I hear about your sister who won’t attend unless she can wear a black mini dress and 8 eye black Docs, all her piercings and a red rose (she looked fantastic)

The “I need flowers for the ring bearer”, and in walks your chocolate Labrador.

And of the secret elopement, that only the 3 of us know about, where your flowers are boxed up all ready for your drive by.

Thank you .. To be invited to be a part of a day which is so very special … and to form these little friendships where together we create your dream come true flowers , never ever stops being utterly beautiful xx

10th March ..

Is Mothering Sunday for those who aren’t sure ..

And we have flowers for all .. from a beautifully simple primrose or a jam jar of spring flowers , to the grandest, most flamboyant of bouquets.

Just email shop@thepottingsheds.com, ring us on 01704 823313 or pop into the shop.

If flowers aren’t your thing, then don’t worry, we have books, bulbs in the loveliest frilly terracotta pots, candles, plants and so many other beautiful things.

Thank you to everybody who visited us this week, even if you did only come to see Sunshine, our beautiful shop chicken!!

It really has been lovely and very funny, thank you.

We are always very aware when talking about this particular day, that some people find it a struggle. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

With love xx

Spring is almost here ..

Second chance for spring bulbs

So often we hear people expressing their frustration that they were too busy in the autumn to plant bulbs for the spring… if that’s you, here’s your second chance!!

Bulbs can be planted ‘in the green’ which is when they are starting to show growth and now is the time to plant them. Some bulbs, particularly snowdrops, are actually more successful if they are planted in the green. We also prefer to plant crocus in the green as they tend to be an scavenged by squirrels and pheasants if they are planted as bulbs.

They are so versatile, you can plant them in pots for the house right now and then plant out in the garden once they are going over. Or just plant them straight in the garden now and they will come back every year.

We have lots of bulbs planted up for the house or ready to pop in the garden … as soon as it becomes diggable .!!

In other news .. we are looking for somebody to work in our lovely little shop on Sundays .. if you think this is for you, or know somebody who may be interested .. please email shop@thepottingsheds.com

Thank you … have a lovely weekend xx

“Tis the season …

Potted trees .. £35

Candle pots from .. £25

Wreaths .. £50

Wreath kits .. £40

To order just email shop@thepottingsheds.com, phone 01704 823313 or call in actual real life xx

Have a lovely day xx

A busy week ..

We are starting to get a little bit Christmassy in here.

Our late night shopping evening is on the 17th November from 5pm……

but we have started unpacking already if you would like to be a little step ahead.

Have a very lovely weekend xx

Oooops ….

So sorry about that.

It’s that time of year again.

Orders are now being taken for winter wreaths, candle pots, foliage, garlands and table displays.

email ..shop@thepottingsheds.com

phone .. 01704 823313

or .. call into the shop in actual real life

Have a wonderful weekend xx

winter wreath workshops ..

Hi there ..

Our evening winter wreath workshops are all sold out , but we do have a little availability at our table for two during the daytime if you would like to do that.

These are held in our little shop from 11am-1pm during the weekdays .. coffee, cakes and all the ingredients for a beautiful festive wreath are provided.

The cost is £50 per person .

Please email shop@thepottingsheds.com if you are interested. Thank you.

Have a lovely weekend xx

Autumn wreath making on our table for two .. (or for one if you like quiet time)..

If you would like to spend a couple of hours with me making your very own Autumn wreath .. then please email shop@thepottingsheds.com

These will be from 11am-1pm on dates to suit you, at our little table in the shop (perfect just for you if you like quiet time, or with a friend).

All materials, flowers, foliage and twigs are included, coffee and cakes will of course be in abundance!!

The cost is £50 per person.

Evening winter wreath workshops dates will be announced soon.

We hope that your weekend is a happy one xx

Flowers for all occasions ..

Flowers are our very favourite thing here in the shop, and being asked to flower your occasion is always a complete honour.

For the hello’s, the forevers (we hope!!) , the sorry’s and the goodbyes.

To share something so very special with you, the excitement of planning and creating, the nerves, the dramas and the phone calls, the sorrow and the joy.

We sit, and we talk and we chatter about your hopes and dreams and of your favourite things .. we sit and you talk about the person we are celebrating .. about their quirks and funny ways, that they loved nettles the most and could we use ones from his patch in his “cheerio” flowers.

I hear about the secret elopement that only the three of us and your dog know about… your bouquet all quietly boxed up awaiting your drive-by.

Doing flowers for you is one of the most beautiful things to share. If you are needing flowers for something special, it would be lovely to hear from you xx

The potting sheds new developments are starting to feel quite established now..

We are really enjoying weaving our way through the plant display tables at the back of the shop and now have the room to display all the plants that prefer a little more shade at the the front of the little shop.

The beautiful rusty archway entrance is where you can see a selection of plants put together to create a ready made garden. All of the plants are then displayed on the tables for you to buy. There are so many stunning perennials in flower at the moment that we haven’t any room left for many shrubs. Newly in are eupatorium, perfect for making a statement at the back of a border, veronicastrum, another tall perennial with strong spikes of colour and beautiful anemone September Charm. When the perennials start to die back we will fill the benches with shrubs.

In the courtyard we have made room for our favourite shrub hydrangea… we have the stunning Annabelle with massive round Pom Pom flowers and paniculata Limelight whose flowers change from acid green through white and then pink. These look amazing with geranium Rozanne that flowers all through the summer.

We have been pinching plants from the display tables to use on our landscaping jobs this week which have looked great …

Meanwhile in the cutting patch the disastrous start is completely forgotten… we are collecting buckets of flowers every week to make beautiful, simple posies that are available by the back door of the shop. We are already excitedly collecting up new seeds to sow this Autumn so next year will be even better !

We are open 10-5pm today and tomorrow. Happy weekend xx