As we prepare our gardens for winter, stowing the tools encased with dirt and memories of spring, it's a fine time to begin planning for next year. So, while your garden sleeps under a blanket of snow, tuck into a warm armchair and dream up some pretty things to cultivate next season—and remember, your canvas isn't limited to the dirt. How about drafting plans for a pretty place to hang your tools and relax?
And so we bring you photos from the 2012 RHS Chelsea Garden Show's exhibit of "Artisan Retreats"—gorgeous garden sheds that bring the outside in, without even leaving the garden. All five Artistan Retreats were created by British designers with distinct styles and media, which come through in their designs.
'Vintage Inspired Retreat'
Designer: Orla Kiely, Orla Kiely Designs
Ms. Kiely, a designer of print, lifestyle, interiors, and, most recently, gardening tools, created a nostalgic retreat with a timeless lime green exterior and a fresh vintage feel. Her attention to time-period detail is wonderful—see the charming bicycle leaning against the shed?
