It was an early start as Tamara and I sat on the bus heading to my allotment. It’s been a beautiful day of sunshine. Sadly I forgot to put any cream on so I’m writing this while looking very much like a tomato which hasn’t been picked after a few days of hot weather.
Today was the big project, the erecting of my first allotment shed on this site and as Tamara has had quite a bit of experience in building sheds over the years, she was keen to share a hand and very thankful I was too.
With the sun on our backs and plenty of water on standby, plus Tamara’s very own homemade lemon cordial (check out her video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddk404oCiH4) and very refreshing it was too, we set about the job in front of us.
The shed is from Waltons, well really it’s a summerhouse. Their website describes it as:
“This Waltons Wooden Summerhouse boasts a bright, open plan space which is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Made from high quality materials, this garden summerhouse will look great in any style of garden.”
You can check out the full details at https://www.waltons.co.uk/8ft-x-8ft-vermont-wooden-summerhouse
We were very exhausted by the end of the day and I must thank fellow plot holder Sergio who also lent a hand putting the roof on. It’s good to have a tall person on an allotment site. I still need to remove the protective green layer from the windows and fix the lock on but that can be done on another, more cooler day.
I love my new shed, ok summerhouse. As my allotment is quite far from home I will make good use of the space. A place to relax, cook, spend time with friends, watch the wildlife and plan the growing season in front of me. Maybe it’s just me but I need to get my shed space sorted out first then I feel at home to face the coming months.
We ended the day with a beautiful Sunday lunch in the local pub and when I got home I had a very big cuppa tea.
VIDEO: Tamara’s video of the day.
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26 thoughts on “New Shed!”
Jan
Fabulous, I rather like the green windows, great for some shade.
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Susan Carolyn Mill
Looks very nice – A few shelves ,a table and gas thingy, a comfortable chair or bench and you will be in business.
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SJC
I do prefer winter in a shed, nice and cosy.
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Louise
Fab looking shed, a productive day 🙂
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Michelle Groff
Very nice summerhouse…enough room for a big bench for a little nap in between rows of planting. Enjoy!
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Becky Mason
The new shed looks fantastic. Will you be painting it? Bet you can’t wait until you get all settled in the shed. Like a home from home. Enjoy.
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SJC
Yes, not sure what colour yet.
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Cath Tunley
Looks great Sean, may you spend many happy hours there and find the peace and quiet (apart from the occasional train) very uplifting. Be happy there and well done to you and Tamara x
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Lisa
Love the shed Sean. You absolutely deserve it and what a great asset for you. Maybe you could have a siesta or 2 in there in the summer with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
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Wendy Eames
Happy looking shed, er summer house. Thanks for the lemon cordial link, I’ll look it up.
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Susie Spearing
Fab shed.I’m sure you,all make it your own and spend many happy hours in it 😃
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David c
Lovely shed, but looks easy to break into. R u locking it? Just I remember some sheds got broken into a few months ago on ur new allotment.
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SJC
Not sure, may just leave it open.
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Cisca Siebel
Lovely summerhouse, en you are so lucky with a help like Tamara! I myself would probably use adhesive foil on the windows for protection.
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SJC
I’ll look into it. Thanks for the tip.
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Kathy Pearson
Shed looks amazing and just the ticket for happy times this summer !
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Linda Casper
Shed envy! Enjoy it.
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Lisa
Exciting! All the best with the new shed! 🍾🌱🍾🌱🍾
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mojobudda
Great looking summer house /shed. Didn’t know you could have one that big on an allotment. Tamara’s a good sort helping out. You both did a wonderful job. Enjoy Sean. ☺️
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Chris
I like it, it’s different. Might need a blind if you have a snooze.
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DAN SILECCHIA
Awesome shed, now just have to fill it! 🙂
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Debra Fergudon
Oh I really love the shed .
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MuddyBootz
A full length padded bench seat with storage inside and a place to lie down. Maybe look at fitting auto tint film to inside of windows. Will keep out harsh sunlight and also a bit cooler.
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Alan at manVslug.uk
It’s going to be interesting to see how you sort out the inside and personalise it
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Carla
Get you! Very fancy. I’m thinking chaise langue?
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Peter Ricketts
Looks great Sean. Glad you had some help to get it sorted.
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