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February Musings from the Sitting Spiritually Garden by Anna Sissons

February Musings from the Sitting Spiritually Garden by Anna Sissons

Posted by Siobhan on February 4th 2021

February is a month of mixed emotions for the gardener.....

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Swing Seats in the Garden – What makes them so special?

Swing Seats in the Garden – What makes them so special?

Posted by Siobhan on January 26th 2021

Until you’ve actually sat on a garden swing seat, you may well be thinking what’s all the fuss about? Let us tell you why....

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It's the Perfect Time to Read...

It's the Perfect Time to Read...

Posted by Siobhan on January 21st 2021

A simple pleasure for us during lockdown is reading, & turning to favourite garden books we thought we'd share some of ours with you.....

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Why We Use Man Made Hempex Rope

Why We Use Man Made Hempex Rope

Posted by Siobhan on January 13th 2021

Nowadays, so many of us look for the natural alternative in products, and none more so that us at Sitting Spiritually, however there is something we do make an exception with and that is the Hempex Rope for our best selling rope swings, read why.....

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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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2020:The Year We Fell in Love....With The Garden

2020:The Year We Fell in Love....With The Garden

Posted by Siobhan on December 26th 2020

The blissful sanctity of our gardens is more important than ever right now....

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A Big Shout Out To Our Team

A Big Shout Out To Our Team

Posted by Siobhan on December 21st 2020

A year like no other has us spreading a big thank you....

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Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden Over Your Christmas Break

Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden Over Your Christmas Break

Posted by Siobhan on December 16th 2020

Socially distanced visits still available.

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Buy Once, Buy Well

Buy Once, Buy Well

Posted by Siobhan on December 10th 2020

Recently two people in the public eye, both poles apart, have been quoted as having very much the same philosophy.

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Own A Pre Loved Sitting Spiritually Swing Seat

Own A Pre Loved Sitting Spiritually Swing Seat

Posted by Siobhan on December 2nd 2020

Our Swing Seats in public gardens often find a loved second home, here's how....

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Swing Into The Clouds This Christmas

Swing Into The Clouds This Christmas

Posted by Siobhan on November 27th 2020

It really doesn’t matter what your age is – you are never too old to swing on a swing!

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Autumn Lawn Care Guide

Autumn Lawn Care Guide

Posted on November 25th 2020

In the following text, you’ll find a detailed, step-by-step guide from Martin himself, showing how to maintain your lawn for Autumn.

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Garden designer Pauline Caroline Jones explores the wonders of Autumn

Garden designer Pauline Caroline Jones explores the wonders of Autumn

Posted by Siobhan on November 17th 2020

As I write this article, autumn is in full swing (excuse the pun) and it seems a while ago since my visit to the Sitting Spiritually garden back in September.....

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RHS Garden Rosemoor's New Arrival

RHS Garden Rosemoor's New Arrival

Posted by Siobhan on November 9th 2020

We are delighted that our Affinity Accoya Heart Back has arrived at RHS Rosemoor....

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Our Gardens Are More Treasured Than Ever

Our Gardens Are More Treasured Than Ever

Posted by Siobhan on November 6th 2020

We all need a sure thing in our lives, now more than ever, and there is something especially calming about our gardens in these torrid times.

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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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The Evolution of The Sitting Spiritually Garden by Martin Young

The Evolution of The Sitting Spiritually Garden by Martin Young

Posted by Siobhan on October 26th 2020

Read how Bramble Hayes evolved into the Sitting Spiritually Garden

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The Invisible Problem by Katherine Crouch

The Invisible Problem by Katherine Crouch

Posted by Siobhan on October 20th 2020

There is a great decline in the insect population following a century or more of agricultural practices involving indiscriminately spraying DDT and other poisons to kill crop pests.

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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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RHS Garden Harlow Carr by Katherine Musgrove

RHS Garden Harlow Carr by Katherine Musgrove

Posted by Siobhan on August 6th 2020

Garden Manager Katherine Musgrove at RHS Garden Harlow Carr writes for us about late Summer in the garden there

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Choked! The garden in July by Katherine Crouch

Choked! The garden in July by Katherine Crouch

Posted by Siobhan on July 28th 2020

Looking back on the garden in July....

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Gardens On Our Wish List Part 2

Gardens On Our Wish List Part 2

Posted by Siobhan on July 21st 2020

There are so many beautiful gardens to visit our wish list is ever expanding.....

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Gin & Tonic Gardening by Katherine Crouch

Gin & Tonic Gardening by Katherine Crouch

Posted by Siobhan on July 15th 2020

If there is any time of year to be wandering round the garden aimlessly, it must be in high summer.....

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National Gardening Week, Looking at Roses by Katherine Crouch

National Gardening Week, Looking at Roses by Katherine Crouch

Posted by Siobhan on June 1st 2020

This week we’re celebrating National Gardening Week and the enormous benefits nature can have on our wellbeing - particularly during these challenging times, and writer Katherine Crouch is focusing on a big favourite of ours, Roses......

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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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Photographing your Garden by Heather Edwards

Photographing your Garden by Heather Edwards

Posted by Siobhan on May 11th 2020

Garden Photographer Heather Edwards has some tips for you for photographing your own garden now it's receiving so much attention!

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An Interview with Rosebie Morton

An Interview with Rosebie Morton

Posted by Siobhan on March 16th 2020

Rosebie Morton founded The Real Flower Company nearly 25 years ago with one mission in mind – to cultivate cut flowers with scent, as if they were just picked from the garden. We caught up with Rosebie to find out more…

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