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Creating Tomorrow's Forests by Dr Simone Webber Senior Ecology Editor
Posted on April 5th 2021
We are delighted to be working with Tomorrow's Forests....
Product Spotlight - The Swinging Day Bed with Cedar Roof
Posted on March 29th 2021
We are thrilled to announce a new product in our range....
We Made A Garden by Lesley Ann Sandbach
Posted 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 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 on March 8th 2021
Why choose Sitting Spiritually?
February Musings from the Sitting Spiritually Garden by Anna Sissons
Posted 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 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....
It's the Perfect Time to Read...
Posted 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.....
Why We Use Man Made Hempex Rope
Posted 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.....
Making the Memories Count....
Posted on January 5th 2021
Remembering happy & sad times in a lasting way....
2020:The Year We Fell in Love....With The Garden
Posted on December 26th 2020
The blissful sanctity of our gardens is more important than ever right now....
A Big Shout Out To Our Team
Posted 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 on December 16th 2020
Socially distanced visits still available.
Buy Once, Buy Well
Posted 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 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 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 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 on November 9th 2020
We are delighted that our Affinity Accoya Heart Back has arrived at RHS Rosemoor....
Our Gardens Are More Treasured Than Ever
Posted 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.
Bulb Planting in the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted on November 3rd 2020
It was a busy Autumnal day in the Sitting Spiritually Garden.....
The Evolution of The Sitting Spiritually Garden by Martin Young
Posted on October 26th 2020
Read how Bramble Hayes evolved into the Sitting Spiritually Garden
The Invisible Problem by Katherine Crouch
Posted 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.
Swinging, Swooping, Spinning (Spiritually) by Rebecca Lovatt
Posted 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 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 on October 6th 2020
Jarmanmurphy have been busy planning our bulbs for a fantastic display next Spring.....
Autumn Arrival.....The Affinity Accoya
Posted on September 30th 2020
Bringing you the newest addition to the Sitting Spiritually Stable......
Stand & Deliver!
Posted 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 on September 8th 2020
Be Creative......Find Your Own Place to Hang Your Swing Seat....
Your Perfect Spot
Posted 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 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 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.....
RHS Garden Harlow Carr by Katherine Musgrove
Posted on August 6th 2020
Garden Manager Katherine Musgrove at RHS Garden Harlow Carr writes for us about late Summer in the garden there
Choked! The garden in July by Katherine Crouch
Posted on July 28th 2020
Looking back on the garden in July....
Gin & Tonic Gardening by Katherine Crouch
Posted on July 15th 2020
If there is any time of year to be wandering round the garden aimlessly, it must be in high summer.....
National Gardening Week, Looking at Roses by Katherine Crouch
Posted 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......
The Sitting Spiritually Open Garden - Open Weekends
Posted on May 26th 2020
As we approach what would have been our second Open Weekend of the season.....
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Memories
Posted on May 18th 2020
Today would have been Press Day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.....
Exploring the History of Springs by Davies Springs
Posted 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 on March 9th 2020
So what is garden design all about? By Alice Blount
Are You Sitting Comfortably by Mike Palmer
Posted 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 on February 24th 2020
Sleep out under the stars on our Swinging Day Bed.....
Product Spotlights - Our Unique Back Designs
Posted 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 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.....
The Timbers We Work With.... By James Amato
Posted on July 8th 2019
A Maker's Perspective by James Amato
Sitting Spiritually Open Weekends
Posted on July 5th 2019
Information about our ever popular Open Garden Weekends.
Visit the Sitting Spiritually Garden
Posted 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 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 on May 14th 2019
What influences the Sitting Spiritually designs?
The Finishing Touches
Posted on April 18th 2019
Garden Designer Alice Blount talks about adding the finishing touches to your garden....
A Pergola for Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Posted on February 15th 2019
“One of the finest gardens I have ever visited” Alan Titchmarsh
Your Pergola Project
Posted on January 24th 2019
Pergolas are big news in Garden Design at the moment, with their ability to create a ‘room like’ area within your garden, perfect for outdoor eating or just another place to relax & unwind
Pergolas - Goal Post & Standard
Posted on December 21st 2018
Some Christmas break reading for you for dreaming & planning your garden for 2019….
Bespoke Pergolas for Garden Designers
Posted on April 9th 2018
An inspirational focal point or an integral part of the overall garden design
Guest Blog... Pergola Planting with Jarmanmurphy
Posted on January 4th 2018
Pergolas offer the chance to extend the greenery skyward with climbers and twining plants, allowing flowers and scent to surround you as you relax in their shade. Award winning Garden Designers Jarmanmurphy share some ideas....
Bespoke Pergolas | Handmade
Posted on December 5th 2017
In addition to our standard Pergola, we have recently been asked for bespoke options and have been happy to collaborate with Garden Designers....
Caring for Your Furniture
Posted on July 24th 2017
How should I look after my furniture is a question we are often asked....
Summer Care for Your Furniture
Posted on June 20th 2017
Looking after your outdoors wooden furniture
Shade Solutions for Garden Furniture
Posted on June 18th 2015
Ideas to create shade for your garden furniture
Why choose a bespoke pergola?
Posted on June 4th 2015
Built by master craftsmen using the final materials and traditional construction methods, our bespoke pergola offering makes for a classically beautiful addition to any garden.
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