The Potting Shed

Plant Nursery and Tea gardens

Yetminster Fair Saturday 10th July 2010

The Potting Shed will have a stall at the Yetminster fair see here for details.  The stall will be brimming with plants.  Stop by and ask Garry about any gardening issues you may have.

Western Gazette

The Potting Shed featured in the 1st July issue of the Western Gazette.  Did you see ? To read click here

Gardeners' Question Time

Garry is to attend the Longburton gardeners' question time on Thursday 3rd June

Announcing the 1st Potting Shed giant pumpkin competition.

Fun for all the family. To enter is simple.  Come along to the Potting Shed from the 24th May, fill in a registration form and take away the planted pumpkin seed  ready germinated and grow on.  The weigh-in will take place on Saturday October the 2nd at 2pm onwards.  Bring your giant pumpkin to be weighed and the heaviest pumpkin will win!  For full rules contact us by email or drop in.   Prizes will include vouchers.  Watch this space for more information.  Click here for rules.  With many entries now registered we recommend you hurry while stocks last.

Proprietor Garry Abbott to be featured in June issue of the Western Gazette

Look out for an up coming feature in the Western gazette in late June.  Garry will be interviewed by gardening section writer Dirty Nails

Halstock gardening Club Presentation

Garry is giving a talk to the members of the Halstock Gardening Club 21st April 2010.  Full report to follow

Environmental Features

Stop press - Fruit garden and vegetable patch

Our new fruit garden consists of a number of culinary and desert fruits.  Gooseberries, blackberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants and strawberries are now growing on site.  These will be for sale and also will star in our cream tea and pie selection when in season.  The vegetable patch has been established along organic principles and will exhibit a great variety of seasonal produce for sale in the shop

We are now growing vegetable plants for sale too.  These will be available for retail in the next few weeks and consist of Runner and broad beans, broccoli, aubergine, courgette, leaks and a whole lot more

We are proud to announce, new for Spring 2010, an enlarged cafe and retail space.

Selling an expanded selection of Twinings teas, Taylor's of Harrogate coffees, snacks and quality pastries, the indoor cafe will provide the perfect place to relax in all weathers.  The extra retail space allows us to expand the range seeds and garden accessories available.

Schedule of events for Spring Summer 2010

As well as the garden talks planned for this year Garry will be making an appearance at the Long Burton Gardening Club in June 2010 for the annual Gardeners' Question Time.

Garry will be attending the Barwick and Stoford flower show on Saturday 21st August

The Potting Shed Story

In early 2009 The Potting Shed was taken over by new management.  The main job, over the last few months, has been to renovate various areas one by one.

Read what Garry says about the job
 
The journey began March 2009 when I discovered a neglected site just off the A37, I immediately saw its potential & opened for business on April 1st. Underneath the weeds & brambles I found a lost garden & nursery with amazing possibilities. Over the last few months I have been working to restore this land to the haven it once was; my journey will continue!!!
 
I have been gradually creating a peaceful place to sell a wide collection of hardy nursery stock including plants that originate from countries across the world; changing with the turn of every season. Every item that I sell has been personally chosen by me.
 
I have collaborated with some unique local craftsman & now sell their work.
 

Web Changes

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

 The Potting Shed Establishes Internet Presence

 

 

This is where we will announce our promotional events over the coming weeks