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Last Order Dates for Christmas Delivery 2023
Posted by Martin Young on December 4th 2023
Be sure you get your orders in before these dates to guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery!
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....
Creating Tomorrow's Forests by Dr Simone Webber Senior Ecology Editor
Posted by Siobhan on April 5th 2021
We are delighted to be working with Tomorrow's Forests....
Product Spotlight - The Swinging Day Bed with Cedar Roof
Posted by Siobhan on March 29th 2021
We are thrilled to announce a new product in our range....
We Made A Garden by Lesley Ann Sandbach
Posted by Siobhan on March 22nd 2021
To quote Margery Fish, one of my great gardening heroes: ‘We made a garden.’
Celebrating Compost Week by Woody Morley
Posted by Siobhan on March 15th 2021
Compost Week UK celebrates the benefits of composting and encourages the UK to be rotters!
Sitting Spiritually....You're in Safe Hands
Posted by Siobhan on March 8th 2021
Why choose Sitting Spiritually?
What is Accoya?
Posted by Siobhan on February 26th 2021
A new & sustainable way of thinking about wood....
Spotlight on The Kyokusen
Posted by Siobhan on February 18th 2021
The Kyokusen is one of our best sellers & many have likened it to a sculpture in their garden.....
Talking About Sensory Integration Therapy
Posted by Siobhan on February 11th 2021
We've talked before about the benefits to be derived from relaxing on a swing seat, but are you aware how much deeper this can go?
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.....
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....
Making the Memories Count....
Posted by Siobhan on January 5th 2021
Remembering happy & sad times in a lasting way....
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....
Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden Over Your Christmas Break
Posted by Siobhan on December 16th 2020
Socially distanced visits still available.
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.
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....
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!
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.
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.....
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....
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.....
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......
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.....
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.....
Autumn Arrival.....The Affinity Accoya
Posted by Siobhan on September 30th 2020
Bringing you the newest addition to the Sitting Spiritually Stable......
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....
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....
The Different Types of Timber We Use....
Posted by Siobhan on September 2nd 2020
......and The Beauty of Each
Your Perfect Spot
Posted by Siobhan on August 28th 2020
Looking for the perfect spot for your swing seat, let us guide you.......
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?
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.....
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.....
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.....
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!
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....
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.....
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.
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.....
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....
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....
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
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!
Product Spotlight - The Swinging Day Bed
Posted by Siobhan on February 24th 2020
Sleep out under the stars on our Swinging Day Bed.....
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
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
Why Buy in Winter?
Posted by Siobhan on December 30th 2019
Why is Winter the perfect time to buy your Sitting Spiritually Seat?
Product Spotlight - The Tranquillity Range
Posted by Siobhan on December 16th 2019
The Tranquillity Range is our best seller, here's why.....
Fantastic Winter Colour by Jarmanmurphy
Posted by Siobhan on November 25th 2019
Jarmanmurphy write for us on Winter Colour in the Garden
An Apple a Day by Katherine Crouch
Posted by Siobhan on November 18th 2019
Garden Designer Katherine Crouch writes for us on the joy of British apples.....
Remembrance Day
Posted by Siobhan on November 11th 2019
On Remembrance Day, we are delighted to announce that we will to be giving all donations from our Open Weekends to The Royal British Legion......
We Bought the Swing Seat by Suzanne Burden
Posted by Siobhan on October 28th 2019
A customer writes for us about her experience of commissioning us......
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....
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.....
Sitting Spiritually at Lympstone Manor
Posted by Siobhan on July 15th 2019
Lympstone Manor – A Sense of Place.....
Sitting Spiritually at RHS Garden Wisley
Posted by Siobhan on July 11th 2019
Peter Jones, Garden Manager for Hardy Ornamental, RHS Garden Wisley writes for us.......
The Timbers We Work With.... By James Amato
Posted by Siobhan on July 8th 2019
A Maker's Perspective by James Amato
Sitting Spiritually Open Weekends
Posted by Siobhan on July 5th 2019
Information about our ever popular Open Garden Weekends.
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?
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!
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.
Our Design Process at Sitting Spiritually
Posted by Siobhan on May 14th 2019
What influences the Sitting Spiritually designs?
Sitting Spiritually at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Posted by Siobhan on May 7th 2019
Sheila Dearing, Garden Technical Services Officer at RHS Garden Rosemoor writes for us about seating in the garden....
Product Spotlight - The Trilogy
Posted by Siobhan on April 25th 2019
The Finishing Touches
Posted by Siobhan on April 18th 2019
Garden Designer Alice Blount talks about adding the finishing touches to your garden....
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Posted by Siobhan on April 11th 2019
Sitting Spiritually in a Yorkshire garden By Katherine Musgrove, Garden Manager, RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Mindful Garden Design
Posted by Siobhan on March 28th 2019
Taking a mindful approach to designing your garden, with Ali Dempster, Owner and Designer at Sandstone Design
The History of Sitting Spiritually
Posted by Siobhan on March 21st 2019
We're often asked how the company started & the first of our swing seats can still be seen in the Sitting Spiritually Garden today.....
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?”
A Garden Full of Wildlife
Posted by Siobhan on March 1st 2019
Garden Designer Muff Dudgeon writes about how to encourage wildlife into your garden….
How rocking helps adults sleep better
Posted by Siobhan on February 26th 2019
Being rocked to sleep doesn’t just work for babies, recent research says that adults trying to sleep better may want to consider investing in a hammock to benefit from the same effect.
A Pergola for Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Posted by Siobhan on February 15th 2019
“One of the finest gardens I have ever visited” Alan Titchmarsh
Perfect time to buy your Garden Swing Seat?
Posted by Siobhan on November 15th 2018
Well you may be surprised that the answer to this is yes, Winter is the perfect time. When you first take delivery of your commission, be it constructed in oak or cedar, we tell our customers....
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?
The Heart Back
Posted by Siobhan on August 7th 2018
We’re often asked about the story behind some of our designs, and we recently wrote about the Kyokusen. So here we are explaining the story behind one of our best sellers, the Heart Back.
Bronze Sculptures
Posted by Siobhan on July 20th 2018
Guest blog by Steve Wood & Carrie Triffet as new Bronze Carvings become part of our range…
Caring for Your Mature Garden Furniture
Posted by Siobhan on June 26th 2018
We are focusing here on mature wooden garden furniture. Just like us, as we age and mature, we could all do with a little help along the way to keep us looking our best, and your wooden garden furniture is no different.....
Maximum Relaxation | Swinging Day Bed
Posted by Siobhan on June 8th 2018
As Summer gets under way and the school holidays get ever closer, now is a fantastic time to be commissioning us to make a Swinging Day Bed for your outside space
The Story Behind The Kyokusen
Posted by Siobhan on March 13th 2018
Kyokusen is Japanese for “Curves in the air” and this is how it came to be such an integral part of our range....
Our Story Revisited
Posted by Siobhan on February 13th 2018
Many of you will know the story of Sitting Spiritually, but thanks to the rapid spread of Social Media, we now have many new followers and customers who have asked us to tell our story….
Garden Furniture Ideas for Christmas
Posted by Siobhan on November 14th 2017
We have the perfect Christmas gift ideas for everyone. Whether it's a rope swing for the children or a relaxing garden swing seat for adults, see what we have available and when you need to order by.
Garden Swing Seat or Bench?
Posted by Siobhan on November 14th 2017
In today’s hectic and often stressful world, we are all in need of a place of sanctuary, where we can sit & dream or read, and take time to enjoy our gardens....
Ex-Display Swing Seats Coming Up For Sale
Posted by Siobhan on November 10th 2017
On Friday 17th November, around 10am we will be sending out a newsletter with several ex-display swing seats available for sale.
Sitting Spiritually Garden Part 2 | Jarmanmurphy
Posted by Siobhan on September 29th 2017
Looking at the next phase of the redesign of the Sitting Spiritually Garden.....
Caring for Your Furniture
Posted by Siobhan on July 24th 2017
How should I look after my furniture is a question we are often asked....
Summer Care for Your Furniture
Posted by Siobhan on June 20th 2017
Looking after your outdoors wooden furniture
The Trilogy Swing Seat
Posted by Siobhan on April 29th 2016
Perhaps a lesser known cousin to our other swing seats, The Trilogy, is, we believe, rather unique.
Shade Solutions for Garden Furniture
Posted by Siobhan on June 18th 2015
Ideas to create shade for your garden furniture
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