THE BEST Cottage Garden Potting Shed Tour
Nestled atop a rugged cliff, a charming rustic potting shed and home commandingly overlook the majestic Puget Sound. With its fairy-tale design, the garden shed exudes an aura of old-world charm. It is a sanctuary for the resident green thumb, brimming with potted plants, garden tools, and fragrant blooms.
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The home boasts a harmonious blend of warmth and simplicity. Its large windows invite breathtaking views of the Sound, where the water’s gentle waves lap against the rocky shoreline below. Together, the potting shed and home create an idyllic retreat where one can nurture their passion for gardening.
A garden shed is the perfect starting point to create a beautiful garden. Anything you need is right at your fingertips.
If you love to garden, a potting shed is a perfect place to have some quiet time alone and dream about the home you’re creating with your own two hands.
Every part of this structure was lovingly thought out. I’m sure you’ll get a few ideas on how to create your own amazing little sanctuary.
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that set us back into the slow circles of nature is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.”
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Here’s the Perfect Potting Shed Tour
1. Wooden Potting Shed Entrance
The entrance of this potting shed beckons with an air of rustic charm and possibilities. A weathered wooden door stands as the gateway to a world of horticultural enchantment. As the door swings open, the fragrance of fertile soil and delicate blooms wafts through the air, embracing all who enter. The threshold reveals a well-worn tile pathway that leads you to a nurturing sanctuary.
In the doorway, two cast iron urns stand guard, filled with tulips that have almost finished their season. The paned windows have stained-glass artwork hanging inside the potting shed, giving a hint of the creativity that lies inside.
2. Garden Shed Side
The owner painted the dark gray garden shed and left the window frames natural. She used a line of galvanized buckets as a window box.
A clematis vine gracefully cascades from the top of the windows, its elegant blooms dancing in the breeze when it’s in season.
The side of the potting shed becomes a captivating tapestry of vibrant succulents, a living artwork that harmonizes with the rustic charm of the structure. Lush and resilient, these gorgeous plants find their place nestled between rocks and tucked into creative containers.
Each succulent, with its unique shape and pattern, is a testament to the beauty that can emerge from the unlikeliest places.
An ornamental tile leans against the rustic potting shed flanked by a terra cotta pot filled with succulents.
3. Cottage Custom Shed Interior
The potting shed is adorned with terra cotta tiles, adding a rustic charm and warmth. The interior has built-in heavy shelving for potting young plants, a sink area, and a small desk with bookshelves above it.
The wood-paned window is open to allow a cool breeze. A fern on a plant stand takes center stage in the charming potting shed.
Metal trays save the wooden shelving in potting sheds from the moisture from watering the plants.
The owner keeps a theme of blue and white pots throughout the potting shed for a more cohesive look.
Using a large fern as a focal point in your potting shed gives an immediate gratification of beauty.
Adding rocks to the metal tray lets the plants drain without the plants sitting in pooling water.
This fairy garden adds a bit of whimsy in the corner of the garden shed.
A metal garden gate and a stone path grant access to a magical place.
The sink area has a tiled backsplash and windowsill to display a collection of miniature watering cans. A large metal crown is standing by, ready to find the perfect spot in the garden to grace.
A bookshelf filled with gardening books allows the owner to plan her garden while sitting in the shed.
4. Vegetable Garden
Next to the potting shed is the potager garden. The owner placed terra cotta pots on the spikes of all the fence posts around the garden. The pots are just begging for new seedlings to be added.
The arched entrance has a flowering vine on top for a grand statement.
A rabbit peeks out among the plants in the raised beds.
5. Faux Outhouse Holds Garden Tools
Playfully disguised as a faux outhouse, the charming structure houses an array of garden tools, blending practicality and creativity amid the garden.
Garden Surrounding Potting Garden Shed
A secluded area in the garden that oozes peacefulness.
A swing sways gently in the breeze, inviting both young and old to indulge in carefree moments of joy and relaxation.
Nestled among moss-covered pots, a delicate little girl cement statue stood in the garden, evoking an enchanting a sense of innocence and wonder.
Adorned with a succulent wreath, a charming wire garden gate beckons guests to step into a whimsical world of natural beauty.
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Infusing a touch of whimsy, a mischievous face added to the bark of a tree brings a hint of magic to the beautiful surroundings. You can find a tree face kit here on Amazon.
Nestled discreetly within the enchanting garden, a birdhouse sits serenely. It invites feathered visitors to find solace amidst the greenery.
Perched atop a cliff, a fragrant rose garden offers a breathtaking panorama of Puget Sound, where the delicate blooms dance in harmony with the gentle sea breeze.
A quaint wooden deck serves as a tranquil sanctuary cocooned by vibrant foliage and blossoms, offering space for quiet contemplation and connection with nature.
A primitive birdhouse stands in front of a flowering bush. While I was touring the garden, birds flew in and out of the structure.
Terra cotta wall planter pockets dance along the house wall. A variety of herbs and flowers make their home in the wall pockets.
A large, shimmering bowl of water acts as a mirror, capturing the vibrant hues of the surrounding greenery. The reflecting bowl creates a captivating focal point in the heart of the garden.
By introducing rustic art pieces into the garden, a timeless allure takes hold as weathered sculptures blend seamlessly with nature.
So now that you gathered a few ideas, how about creating a special place just for you to enjoy any time of year.
Building your own potting shed doesn’t have to be expensive. You can use old windows, reclaimed wood, or even build your own garden shed out of pallet boards. Imagine how much new life you’ll start behind those four walls.
I hope you enjoyed the tour. Let me know in the comments below any ideas you have for creating your dream potting shed.
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