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A Healing Garden

A Healing Garden

Posted on February 2nd 2023

Designers of the Sitting Spiritually Garden, Jarmanmurphy, talk about the healing powers of being in the garden....

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Making the Memories Count....

Making the Memories Count....

Posted by Siobhan on January 5th 2021

Remembering happy & sad times in a lasting way....

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Bulb Planting in the Sitting Spiritually Garden

Bulb Planting in the Sitting Spiritually Garden

Posted by Siobhan on November 3rd 2020

It was a busy Autumnal day in the Sitting Spiritually Garden.....

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Swinging, Swooping, Spinning (Spiritually) by Rebecca Lovatt

Swinging, Swooping, Spinning (Spiritually) by Rebecca Lovatt

Posted by Siobhan on October 16th 2020

For the lucky people that have a garden, the last few months have taught us just how fortunate we are and how much we need to treasure our outside domain and create an oasis of tranquillity and escape......

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The RHS Gardens Are Good To Go....

The RHS Gardens Are Good To Go....

Posted by Siobhan on October 13th 2020

All four of the RHS Gardens have been awarded the official Great Britain and Northern Ireland “We’re Good To Go” symbol.....

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Looking to Spring 2021 with our bulb choices

Looking to Spring 2021 with our bulb choices

Posted by Siobhan on October 6th 2020

Jarmanmurphy have been busy planning our bulbs for a fantastic display next Spring.....

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Autumn Arrival.....The Affinity Accoya

Autumn Arrival.....The Affinity Accoya

Posted by Siobhan on September 30th 2020

Bringing you the newest addition to the Sitting Spiritually Stable......

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Stand & Deliver!

Stand & Deliver!

Posted by Siobhan on September 17th 2020

We're often asked about the delivery of our swing seats, so here we delve a little deeper....

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Hanging a Swing Seat Without a Frame

Hanging a Swing Seat Without a Frame

Posted by Siobhan on September 8th 2020

Be Creative......Find Your Own Place to Hang Your Swing Seat....

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The Different Types of Timber We Use....

The Different Types of Timber We Use....

Posted by Siobhan on September 2nd 2020

......and The Beauty of Each

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Your Perfect Spot

Your Perfect Spot

Posted by Siobhan on August 28th 2020

Looking for the perfect spot for your swing seat, let us guide you.......

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What to plant around your swing seat.....

What to plant around your swing seat.....

Posted by Siobhan on August 21st 2020

Looking to plant something around your swing seat for some shade, scent or just its beauty?

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The Sitting Spiritually Garden in Late Summer

The Sitting Spiritually Garden in Late Summer

Posted by Siobhan on August 11th 2020

As we bask in a heat wave, the Sitting Spiritually Garden was even looking its best in the recent grey weather, we look at how and why.....

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Our Favourite Garden Blogs.....

Our Favourite Garden Blogs.....

Posted by Siobhan on June 22nd 2020

Blogs are so much a part of our online lives these days, especially during these Covid-19 times, so we have done a round up of our current favourites.....

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The Bench Gurus.....

The Bench Gurus.....

Posted by Siobhan on June 15th 2020

It was lovely to see one of our swing seats featured in The Telegraph on Saturday & we're really rather taken with our new title!

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National Gardening Exercise Day - 6th June 2020

National Gardening Exercise Day - 6th June 2020

Posted by Siobhan on June 6th 2020

National Gardening Exercise Day is observed each year on June 6 and encourages us to maximize the benefits we reap from gardening by adding some stretches and a few extra steps or squats. Gardening on its own is therapeutic, builds muscles and burns calories....

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The Sitting Spiritually Open Garden - Open Weekends

The Sitting Spiritually Open Garden - Open Weekends

Posted by Siobhan on May 26th 2020

As we approach what would have been our second Open Weekend of the season.....

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Memories

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Memories

Posted by Siobhan on May 18th 2020

Today would have been Press Day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.....

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Your Favourite View from A Swing Seat

Your Favourite View from A Swing Seat

Posted on April 27th 2020

There's always that spot, that one place where you feel calm. The scene that you fill your eyes with and can't seem to get enough of.

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Swing Seats from Trees

Swing Seats from Trees

Posted by Siobhan on April 27th 2020

No matter your age, nothing will replace the sense of pure joy you feel when you're swinging on a swing seat.....

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Product Spotlight - The Harmony Range

Product Spotlight - The Harmony Range

Posted by Siobhan on April 14th 2020

Wanting colour in your Garden Furniture? The Harmony could be the choice for you....

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Exploring the History of Springs by Davies Springs

Exploring the History of Springs by Davies Springs

Posted by Siobhan on March 30th 2020

The first spring powered-clocks appeared in and evolved into the first large watches by the 16th century & we find it fascinating that our suspension springs are part of this history....

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So What is Garden Design all about? By Alice Blount

So What is Garden Design all about? By Alice Blount

Posted by Siobhan on March 9th 2020

So what is garden design all about? By Alice Blount

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Are You Sitting Comfortably by Mike Palmer

Are You Sitting Comfortably by Mike Palmer

Posted by Siobhan on March 2nd 2020

Garden Designer Mike Palmer write for us on a subject dear to our souls, Seating in the Garden!

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Product Spotlight - The Swinging Day Bed

Product Spotlight - The Swinging Day Bed

Posted by Siobhan on February 24th 2020

Sleep out under the stars on our Swinging Day Bed.....

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Snowdrops!  By Alison Moore

Snowdrops! By Alison Moore

Posted by Siobhan on February 17th 2020

Alison Moore of Renaissance Garden Design writes for us on the joy of Snowdrops

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Who’s seat is it anyway? By Alison Levey

Who’s seat is it anyway? By Alison Levey

Posted by Siobhan on February 10th 2020

Award Winning Garden Blogger Alison Levey writes for us about sitting & planning in the garden

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Garden Planning - by Marie Shallcross

Garden Planning - by Marie Shallcross

Posted by Siobhan on January 29th 2020

Marie Shallcross of Plews Garden Design writes for us on 12 tips for the first year of this new decade

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Why Buy in Winter?

Why Buy in Winter?

Posted by Siobhan on December 30th 2019

Why is Winter the perfect time to buy your Sitting Spiritually Seat?

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Product Spotlight - The Tranquillity Range

Product Spotlight - The Tranquillity Range

Posted by Siobhan on December 16th 2019

The Tranquillity Range is our best seller, here's why.....

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Product Spotlights - Our Unique Back Designs

Product Spotlights - Our Unique Back Designs

Posted by Siobhan on October 21st 2019

Choosing your swing seat is a deeply personal thing, & none more so than the style of back....

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How to Restore Wooden Garden Furniture

How to Restore Wooden Garden Furniture

Posted by Siobhan on October 14th 2019

Summer is really starting to look like a distant memory now, but many of us love to use our garden furniture in the Autumn & Winter so it's a good time to give it a little attention.....

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The Timbers We Work With.... By James Amato

The Timbers We Work With.... By James Amato

Posted by Siobhan on July 8th 2019

A Maker's Perspective by James Amato

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Sitting Spiritually Open Weekends

Sitting Spiritually Open Weekends

Posted by Siobhan on July 5th 2019

Information about our ever popular Open Garden Weekends.

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Where to see our seats

Where to see our seats

Posted by Siobhan on June 3rd 2019

Of course we realise that not everyone can come to lovely Lyme Regis to see and try out products, but did you know that you can find us in many places nationally?

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Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden

Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden

Posted by Siobhan on May 27th 2019

One question we are often asked is “can I visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden at other times?” The answer is a definite Yes!

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We’re Proud of our Local Heritage

We’re Proud of our Local Heritage

Posted by Siobhan on May 21st 2019

We have a strong belief in working with local businesses and local people and focus very much towards that. We have a diverse team of joiners who all work under license for us within the local area of Lyme Regis, Dorset.

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Our Design Process at Sitting Spiritually

Our Design Process at Sitting Spiritually

Posted by Siobhan on May 14th 2019

What influences the Sitting Spiritually designs?

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The Finishing Touches

The Finishing Touches

Posted by Siobhan on April 18th 2019

Garden Designer Alice Blount talks about adding the finishing touches to your garden....

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Product Spotlight - The Rockabye

Product Spotlight - The Rockabye

Posted by Siobhan on March 8th 2019

“We are looking for an original idea for a Wedding present. We particularly like the fact that your seats are made in the West Country by craftsmen. The bride & groom have a small London garden, so not really enough room for a swing seat & frame, what can you advise please?”

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A New Perspective on the Knole Settee

A New Perspective on the Knole Settee

Posted by Siobhan on February 5th 2019

The Knole Settee remains a timeless classic, still popular today. Its striking form has been a source of inspiration to us in the design of our latest garden bench.

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Seating in your Garden

Seating in your Garden

Posted by Siobhan on January 8th 2019

Garden Designer Sophie Simpson's thoughts on seating in her own garden….

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Why is Seating in the Smaller Garden Important?

Why is Seating in the Smaller Garden Important?

Posted by Siobhan on November 29th 2018

Garden Designer Marie Shallcross of Plews Garden Design tells us why seating in a smaller garden is so important.....

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Places to See Our Seats......

Places to See Our Seats......

Posted by Siobhan on October 25th 2018

Whilst we have our own Show Garden at Lyme Regis where our swing seats can be viewed, did you know that there are a large amount of places around the UK that you can also see & try out our seats that may be much closer to you?

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