Personal Connections to Little Sheds

I have always been fascinated by little sheds, whether they are summer houses, gardening sheds, or reading rooms. These small structures hold a special place in my heart, and I love spending time in them. In the summer, I have a hammock hung up in the shade of some large punga trees, a great place to relax and unwind. When winter comes, I prefer my cane hanging chair, where I can sit and enjoy the winter sun that shines on my patio.

Over the years, I have been on many garden walks and tours, and I have seen the most charming and quaint little sheds being enjoyed by gardeners. Some were as small as a drover’s shed, where the drover could lay their head when moving stock. I have also visited homes with bespoke sheds that have incorporated small gardening benches, an ideal spot to potter on a cold winter day.

The Benefits of Having a Little Shed

• Practicality: Your shed can be as practical as you want, and you can use it for your gardening tools, spare pots, seed trays, or even store plant food and frost cloth.
• Personalization: You can line your shed and even get electricity to create a cozy and inviting space. This can be a place to store garden books, a spot to contemplate and plan your garden, or a special nook to curl up and enjoy a cup of herbal tea.
• Therapeutic Benefits: A little shed can provide a peaceful retreat from the stresses of everyday life. It can be a place to take a few minutes for yourself, relax, and recharge.
• Increased Productivity: Having a little shed can also increase your productivity in the garden.