A little tour of The Potting Sheds and Cedar Farm.

So , for those of you who follow us remotely and can't easily pop in to say hello in person, we thought we would give you a little tour of our shop and Cedar Farm,  the old converted pig farm that we are situated on in rural Lancashire. 

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We are located in a courtyard which we share with a few other shops including a gorgeous cafe, whose guests spill outside on sunny days and where, when sat out there, you really couldn't wish to be anywhere else. Even on rainy days it's still rather lovely.

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Our shop is quite tiny but filled with all manner of beautiful things

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Through our little side door we have a covered area where our potting bench lives, so even when it's pouring down, we can still be outside.

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We also have a tiny shop garden which usually looks lovely but is a bit of a state at the moment as we are having a little jiggle about with it ... hence, the photograph below is of the aquilegia I long for but have never been successful in growing.

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Even though it is the shop which is predominantly mentioned here, it is in fact only a small part of The Potting Sheds. We also have an amazing and thriving garden design, build and maintenance business based here too. 

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Clever aren't they!!  

The Potting Sheds go on a trip in search of new shop things ...

A trip was planned with great excitement. Shop shopping was our aim. We headed to Wales ...

And ... the very beautiful Devon

We have returned with our heads spinning with ideas, inspiration and excited at the many beautiful things which will be in our little shop and online soon. 

We also bought the most beautiful old stand in which to display our flowers.

 

Top tips to keep those spring blooms blooming

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At The Potting Sheds shop we have been busying away making up posies and bunches of our disorganised flowers all ready for the weekend and Mother's Day. 

In amongst all the snippings, paper and twine, we’ve found time to pull together some of our top tips to make sure you keep those spring blooms blooming…

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Our Five Top Tips to Fresh Florals

1. Remove leaves which are submerged in water. 

2. Change water often. 

3. Trim stems regularly. 

4. Use a flower preservative. 

5. Keep away from sourcess of heat if possible. 

6. Remove all wilted flowers.  

The shop is full of vases, flowers, pots of bulbs and gifts all ready for this Mothers Day weekend xx

 

The Potting Sheds Guide on the Perfect Gift for Mum

With Mother’s Day (Sunday, March 26) just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about a gift that will make it that extra bit special. So we thought we’d lend a hand to help you say thanks to the first lady in your life with something she won’t forget… please see out Mothers Day collection at shop.thepottingsheds.com

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Woven from 100% pure new wool, these snuggly blankets in an array of muted shades are a perfect gift at Mother's Day. £46.

Beautiful beefayre candles, made from natural plant wax and essential oils. £8.95.

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Gorgeous zinc frames, pop a favourite photograph, a treasure, A poem or pressed flower inside. All available from our little shop or online.  

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For those able to pop in to see us, these vases and flowers are available to order. £30. Just email or ring us xx

The Potting Sheds Spring Collection Preview

With the cold, wet winter months behind us and springtime now within our grasp, here at The Potting Sheds, we’re celebrating the lighter days and welcoming spring in to our little shop by sharing a sneak peek preview of the spring collection…

Gorgeous Glassware

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Rustic Aesthetics

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Blooming bulbs

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Spring, we’ve missed you. Welcome back.

We are ..

So thrilled ..

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That this lovely little shop has been featured as shop of the month in the March edition of The Simple Things magazine!!

And In other news  

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Little trays of these arrived today. The most beautifully named flower that there ever was ..

Forget-me-nots xx

Today ...

Has been so lovely. . We have flower shopped and had flower chatter ..

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We have had new arrivals ... Made even lovlier as they were delivered by the dream-y voiced delivery man (I hope he doesn't subscribe to this!!)

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We have very beautiful new candles

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I have eaten them all ... Thank you xx

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And the gentleman who suggested I may be thievin',  popped back in to suggest that if I wore my apron whilst doing so it would look like i was meant to be there.  Helpful. 

xx  

If .....

"Roses are red" isn't your fancy ... Don't fret, we have options ....

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What are you doin' ?  he asked. 

I am foraging, I replied. 

Isn't that posh thievin' he laughed 

xx