Simon's Garden Shed

09/05/2026

Box moth caterpillar seems to be endemic across the Midlands, they can defoliate a bush in days so it was time for a change here at Shed Towers as three large plants have been removed from long border. This has meant an excuse to go plant shopping on a regular basis and moving some existing plants around. It’s also given space for other plants to really shine like these alliums. Change in a garden is a good thing.

24/04/2026

Five years ago I started this job full time and I’ve never been busier. I remember thinking “who’d want a gardener?” It’s been one if my better life decisions!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter! Traditionally a time to get out in your garden but as these fritillaries put themselves next to the similar coloured tulips it’s just as valid to let nature take its course!

31/03/2026

The most wholesome thing that happened today!

28/03/2026

For some reason the photo of the sign didn’t post!

If there’s a kind of weather that I haven’t worked in this week I can’t immediately think of it. It’s been a good first week back of full time and my new signs arrived. Which the observant among you will recognise as being based on my original ones. 😊 (In writing this post I also realise it hasn’t been foggy but I did get snowed on while mowing)

27/03/2026

If there’s a kind of weather that I haven’t worked in this week I can’t immediately think of it. It’s been a good first week back of full time and my new signs arrived. Which the observant among you will recognise as being based on my original ones. 😊 (In writing this post I also realise it hasn’t been foggy but I did get snowed on while mowing)

21/03/2026

Spring schedule starts Monday so diary is currently full. 😊

19/03/2026

First butterflies of the year spotted. One in Ambergate & one at Shed Towers.

17/03/2026

Nice message from a customer today!

15/03/2026

After nearly 5 years the Fun Bus is being retired & there’s an exciting new arrival! New signs are on order but obviously it needed bonnet stripes so it stands out!