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Do I Need Planning Permission for a Log Cabin in my Garden?
25 February 2020 - Joanna Hazelton
Don’t let a little thing like planning permission put you off buying a log cabin and enjoying fantastic extra outdoor living space in your garden!! It’s probably a lot more straightforward than you think. A log cabin is classed as an outbuilding on your property. Outbuildings are regarded as permitted developments and therefore do not […]
Girl Power and Parsley: Top Tips for Growing Herbs in Pots on your Patio
19 June 2019 - Joanna Hazelton
I’ve just discovered the joys of growing herbs in pots on my patio. Not only do they make wonderful, aromatic displays, it’s pretty handy being able to nip out from the kitchen for a basil leaf or three mid-bolognaise preparing. And it really couldn’t be simpler. I just mixed and matched a medley of herbs […]
Top Tips for Buying a Garden Shed
13 January 2016 - Joanna Hazelton
Did you know 7% of UK shed owners hide secret shopping receipts, 8% store secret cigarettes and 9% keep naughty snacks in their sheds? And one in five of us like spending time in the shed to avoid our partners. Apparently eating Mars Bars and smoking crafty cigarettes. So while you ponder on what you’re […]
Use Your Garden All Year With a Log Cabin
20 September 2013 - Joanna Hazelton
Karaoke machine, poker table, bar, sofas, soft lighting….
I’m not describing my night out with the girls last Saturday. No. All of this can be found at the bottom of my next door neighbour’s garden. Yes, he has had a log cabin built and the local hot spot is now by the back gate at number 12.
Midlife crisis does spring to mind (I’m anticipating a smoke machine and pole dancers next) but as long as I get an invite I’m not complaining – although perhaps the neighbours will once they’ve heard my rendition of Mama Mia…