M Y O W N S H E D
This shed was on my property when I moved here 20 years ago. It was old then. Over the years, it has been lovingly adjusted, repaired, re-roofed, & kept upright because it is a garden essential.
I love my shed for 2 reasons: it is useful for
storing (hiding) things & it is a charming visual anchor for the adjacent garden. Both garden & shed are small in scale and rustic in character.
The love of my own shed has developed into an ardent interest in sheds of all kinds. I am wild about sheds the way a bird watcher is wild about birds. Since "shed watcher" is an awkward & strange label, I might best label myself a garden shed enthusiastic.
S O M E O T H E R S H E D S
Here are photos of a few of the sheds that have caught my eye - whose character is determined by shape, size, color, siting & decorative elements (somewhat similar to the elements that excite bird watchers), as well as by construction materials, hardware, window placement, & roof pitch.
All of these sheds are adjacent to gardens. Most are storing garden related supplies, but one is storing pool equipment, one is a chicken coop, and one is not storing things at all, but supporting plants.
Recently I was delighted to have the opportunity to design a garden shed and vegetable garden for a family of gardeners.
The family residence is a beautiful & dignified antique. Though the garden is not adjacent to the house, it is within viewing distance, just beyond a large expanse of lawn that serves as the family sports field.
Centered on the shed and framed by picket fencing, this garden is lovely in all seasons.
The shed is the visual anchor of the garden, but does not overwhelm it. The shed is spacious enough to provide work space as well as ample storage for the large and small items that gardeners acquire. Windows on all 4 sides & a high ceiling create a pleasant interior. On the exterior, the dormer roof and detailing above the double doors add interest. The color and materials of the shed are similar to those used elsewhere on the property, thus insuring that it is compatible with its setting.
May it serve its gardeners well for decades to come.
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| Allium & its shadow on Shed |
B O N U S I M A G E !