Micro-Bevelling a shepherd's hut (video)

A fascinating behind the scenes look into a key part of making a shepherd's hut from specialists Plankbridge.
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Arthur Conan Doyle: shedworker

The author of the Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger stories lived for a time in Crowborough, East Sussex, in a house called Windlesham where he wrote in the wooden summerhouse which he had built in the gardens and which he called his 'hut'. It was here that he wrote some of the later Holmes stories (although he told his chauffeur Bill Latter that he preferred writing in the first floor study of the house). Conan Doyle died in 1930 and was buried in the garden, very close to the summerhouse, before his remains were removed 10 years later to Minstead churchyard in Hampshire when Windlesham became a care home. The summerhouse is sadly no longer with us.
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Indoor shedworking: Brigitte

Brigitte is a shedlike atmosphere by Enrique Illanez Schoenenberger made out of small wooden tiles which are sewn together then draped over a metal frame, inspired by a traditional (though disappearing) roof-building technique from Switzerland. Inside is a bench which helps to keep it stable. Initially it was built to be used outdoors - Enrique estimates the structure is good for 20 years of outdoor use and specifically describes it as a 'garden shed' - but now believes it serves a better purpose inside. Here's what he says: "Clearly present in this project is the notion of time. Everything is getting faster nowadays – why is that? Do we want or need things to go quickly? Brigitte invites people to take the time to rest. The second aspect of time can be found in the wooden tiles."
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The Rocket hide

The Rocket hide is nestled in the wild play area of Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens, a therapeutic community garden in Machynlleth, Powys. Kate Doubleday, Garden Volunteer Co-ordinator (whose songs from a hide project is now underway), explains:

"The Rocket Hide was a project funded by the Big Lottery Community Wildlife Fund and Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations Can Do Communities to create an adventure play area for young children that would double up as a hide for our older users. It was inspired by a three year old boy, called Billy, from Machynlleth Community Nursery. We first ran a few design fun workshops with the Nursery and myself and Scott Roe then worked with carpenter Max Jenkins with consultancy from Julian Russell. Max brought his very own unique carpentry style during 10 days and working with volunteers using chestnut and douglas fir to create this wonderful hideaway.

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More sheds from Hampton Court

Further to yesterday's post about sheds and garden offices at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the always excellent Veg Plotting has a far more comprehensive overview of all the sheds on show which is well worth a look.
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Crowdsourced shedworking at Hampton Court Flower Show

We asked our Twitter followers what they thought were the shedlike highlights at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this year and here they are. Above is a rather small yet lovely shepherd's hut-style design from Court and Hunt and below is the shed in the 5 A Day Garden from Burgon & Ball.

Thanks to all who let us know their preferences.
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The Healing Shed: shedworkers

Chiara Irvine runs The Healing Shed business from her garden office in Reading, Berkshire. From this peaceful space at the bottom of her garden, she runs group Reiki, crystal therapy and meditation workshops as well as talks in spirituality, psychic development and self development. The shed has a woodburning stove and is pleasantly situated close to a river. You can also find them on Twitter and Facebook.
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