Merry Christmas ..

Last weekend saw us set off to the very very beautiful Somerset for our shop Christmas party (last year not this).

Damson farm was our destination … to a workshop run by the lovely Alison Jenkins and Bex Partridge of Botanical tales.

The workshop focused on the art of growing and drying flowers, seedheads and foliage. And creating our own autumn wreath.

During the morning we learnt all about growing and harvesting everlasting flowers … a world away from the dusty and dated well known ones.

Our notebooks were quickly filled with tips on the perfect picking times and the huge selection of flower and plants you can use

After lunch, Bex lead a creative session in which we all could wander about Alison’s beautiful small holding gathering whatever we fancied,  to create our own everlasting wreaths.

The sun shone, we learnt so much, met some lovely people, and we sat outside making, drinking and eating cake …. A very very happy Christmas party.

In other news .. our own winter workshops are all sold out but you are most welcome to join us in the daytime at our table for two to make your own autumn or winter wreath. Just ring 01704 823313.

Thank you xx

Wow ..

What a weekend to remember forever ..

To be asked to flower the wedding of two very special friends was such an honour and a joy.

From the days of preparation beforehand at the beautiful Kin House (with invaluable assistance from the stunning mother of the bride … and the constant supply of refreshments and cheer leading from the lovely father of the bride)

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To the gorgeous galloping groom .. and to the beautiful crowd surfing bride ….

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Thank you …….

for the best party,  the best memories, the best day and for letting us create a little part of it.

Wishing you both all the happiness in the world xx

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

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