Log Cabin Article Archive

• Log cabin owners should plan garden 'from within'

  • Those designing a garden and thinking of adding a log cabin should work their way from the centre of the plot outwards, it has been suggested. According to the Independent,............READ MORE

• Log cabin to be auctioned for restoration

  • A centuries-old log cabin is to be auctioned in the US after being rediscovered when a fire destroyed surrounding buildings. The historic structure requires tens of thousands of pounds worth............READ MORE

• Maryland log cabin rebuilt

  • A park in Maryland, US, has decided to open a learning experience in a log cabin to help educate visitors about one of the area's famous residents. The Catonsville site............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners urged to plant trees

  • Brits who have built a log cabin in their garden this year and are now developing the surrounding landscape may wish to consider planting a tree within the next few............READ MORE

• US family restore log cabins

  • A family in Illinois, US, have restored three 18th century abandoned log cabins to their former glory to use as their home after dismantling them and moving them more than............READ MORE

• Canadians use backcountry log cabins for adventure

  • A Canadian website has been exploring the type of breaks people can enjoy while staying in a log cabin. Fast Forward Weekly explained that the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC)............READ MORE

• Somerset school to build log cabin

  • A Somerset school is set to get its own log cabin after being handed a grant worth thousands of pounds. Clevedon's Mary Elton Primary School will benefit from a £4,000............READ MORE

• Hyde Park Winter Wonderland to feature log cabins

  • While many may know that log cabins can be great summer houses in the warmer months, they also have their uses in winter. This can be seen by............READ MORE

• Giant tortoise returned to log cabin home

  • A giant tortoise weighing almost four stone has been returned to his purpose-built log cabin home. The Genota Sulcata, who measures four feet long, was taken from his ............READ MORE

• Racing driver's property and log cabin goes to auc

  • Racing fans in the US are to be given a chance to bid on some of the property and possessions of driver Jeremy Mayfield, including a farm with log cabin.............READ MORE

• Company offers log cabin Lapland break

  • Brits hoping to experience the traditional idea of spending Christmas in a log cabin covered in snow can now do so by heading to Lapland on a family break. Sovereign.com............READ MORE

• Alzheimer's patient on log cabin mission

  • While elderly people often keep their bodies and minds active by tending to their garden, one pensioner has taken on a larger task. Despite battling Alzheimer's 84-year-old US citizen Bill Beussing is............READ MORE

• Alaska State Parks invests in log cabin

  • Alaska State Parks has invested in a new log cabin for its Quartz Lake site, which will be available for hire to the public in winter. According to the Daily News Miner,............READ MORE

• Mississippi town reopens log cabin attraction

  • Madison County Historical Society has re-opened a restored antebellum era log cabin attraction in downtown Madison, Mississippi. The US town is home to the Kemper Residence and its ............READ MORE

• US log cabin owners face rate hike

  • Thousands of US log cabin owners face sky-rocketing bills due to a US Forest Service permit programme's small print. The organisation allowed citizens to build their wooden summer homes on............READ MORE

• Newspaper reviews log cabin accommodation

  • Readers of a national newspaper have been told of the delights of staying in a Shropshire log cabin. The Independent reviewed Annie's Cabin in Ludlow, which is located next to............READ MORE

• Schools install gazebos

  • Pupils at a school in Cheshire are to benefit from a wooden gazebo in the grounds, it has been revealed. St Matthew's Primary School will use the structure as an outdoor classroom,............READ MORE

• Art collector to build log cabin

  • An art collector is hoping to build a log cabin where he can live and display his array of paintings and prints. Pig farmer David Pike used to live in............READ MORE

• Log cabin to be given new lease of life

  • A historic log cabin in Utah, US, is to be given a new lease of life at a new site after a chance meeting over a pair of boots. B&M............READ MORE

• Millionaire's island summerhouse hopes dashed

  • While building a summer house at the bottom of the garden can be relatively easy to achieve, one millionaire's plans to construct one on a private island appear to have............READ MORE

• Spend Christmas in a Yorkshire log cabin

  • Brits looking to spend Christmas in a different setting may be interested in visiting a Yorkshire log cabin, a tourism company has suggested. Yorkshire Cottages has Log Cutter's Cabin -............READ MORE

• Stay in Finnish log cabins this winter

  • Brits planning to spend a romantic holiday in a log cabin should look no further than Finland, it has been claimed. According to worldtravelguide.net, the country has a large number............READ MORE

• Criminals steal log cabin

  • Thieves have plundered a Hatfield Heath stable yard, dismantling and removing the owner's log cabin, it has been revealed. According to the Herts and Essex Observer, the crime occurred at............READ MORE

• US couple evicted from log cabin by skunk

  • A US couple from Fredrick, Maryland, have been forced to flee their log cabin home after they were paid a visit by an unwanted guest. Allen and Leslie Scott awoke............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners' relief at neighbour jail sentenc

  • A retired couple whose life in their dream log cabin home was made an "absolute misery" for years by a neighbour have spoken of how it is the "best Christmas............READ MORE

• The log cabin pinball wizard

  • While some people use their garden log cabin as a summer house, others have more creative uses for the wooden structures. A Nottingham man has converted his ............READ MORE

• Xscape hosts National Elf Service log cabin

  • Around this time of year, some lucky people may be looking forward to spending a white Christmas in a log cabin. However, most will have to make do with trips............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners could plant maples for conservati

  • Brits who are planning to build a log cabin in their garden may wish to consider planting one or more maple trees to add to the landscape and help with............READ MORE

• US log cabin obtains historic status

  • A US log cabin first built in around 1935 has been officially inaugurated as a historic landmark. The Florida log cabin is located at the Learning Gate Community............READ MORE

• Merriweather to build log cabin

  • Singer Daniel Merriweather has revealed that he intends to build a log cabin in 2010. The Australian star was asked about his New Year's resolutions and suggested that building a............READ MORE

• Midlothian to get community log cabin

  • A Midlothian community project has been given the go-ahead and funding to build a large log cabin for public use. The Loanhead Community Learning Centre achieved planning consent for the ............READ MORE

• Log cabins offer balance between work and life

  • There are many benefits to erecting a log cabin in a garden, with one of which being their ability to provide a balanced life and work environment, it has been............READ MORE

• Log cabins 'can boost property values'

  • Log cabins can be the ideal addition to a family home, giving extra living space and even boosting the value of the property, it has been suggested. Depending on what............READ MORE

• Charity gives teenager a stay in Lapland log cabin

  • A charity has made a young girl's Christmas wish come true by paying for her and her family to be whisked off for a stay in a log cabin in............READ MORE

• Massive bill looming for US log cabin restoration

  • A log cabin that is over 150 years old is set to be restored in the US, with predictions suggesting that almost $500,000 (£308,000) could be spent finishing the job,............READ MORE

• Love Actually star to enjoy Christmas in log cabin

  • Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon has revealed that she plans to spend Christmas in a log cabin with her boyfriend. As part of an article in which celebrities tell the............READ MORE

• Eco-village gets log cabin grant

  • An eco-village has received a boost after securing a large grant to build a huge log cabin-style structure to act as its centrepiece. Residents in Pembrokeshire's Preseli Hills project live............READ MORE

• Historic log cabin 'should be used for education'

  • A historic log cabin named the Hobby School and dating back to the 1700s should be used to educate children about the past, it has been claimed. Originally thought to............READ MORE

• Oklahoma log cabins open for business

  • With Christmas fast approaching, a US tourism organisation has revealed that it is accepting bookings for log cabin breaks. The McCurtain County Tourism Authority in Oklahoma explained that the ............READ MORE

• Darts player: Don't call my log cabin a shed

  • Darts player Peter Manley has revealed that he uses his log cabin as his practice arena. The world championship hopeful is writing a regular blog for the News and Star............READ MORE

• Girl wins trip to Santa' log cabin

  • A young Scottish girl has been whisked off to visit Santa Claus' log cabin in Lapland after winning a radio competition. The YOUR Radio contest searched for a child most............READ MORE

• Site of Chicago's first log cabin to be honoured

  • The site of the first ever log cabin in the US city of Chicago, Illinois, is to be turned into a park to commemorate John Naper - the man who............READ MORE

• Survey of top log cabins in US National Parks is l

  • Lovers of the great outdoors are being invited to name their favourite log cabin in the whole of the United States.While many homeowners may be tempted to vote for the............READ MORE

• Manley happy to sort out log cabin viewing

  • Darts star Peter Manley has insisted that he would be happy to arrange for some tours to be done around the log cabin he uses to practise ahead of his............READ MORE

• Carr to spend New Year's Even in log cabin

  • Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr has revealed that he would like to own a log cabin.The star told BANG Showbiz that he dislikes spending New Year's Eve in the............READ MORE

• Cancer patient gets to spend Christmas in log cabi

  • A young cancer patient has managed to spend Christmas in a log cabin with her family after making a miracle recovery from leukaemia.Anna-Maria Campo was just two years old when............READ MORE

• Australian community brought together by historic log cabin project

  • A small community in Australia has been brought together by an ambitious log cabin construction project.The historic log cabin situated in the town of Wyong, New South Wales, has for............READ MORE

• Log cabin given historic status, but still at risk of being destroyed

  • A log cabin in the US state of Louisiana is facing the threat of being moved to make way for a reservoir, despite having only just been given historic status, it............READ MORE

• Suffolk to get holiday log cabins

  • Suffolk Coastal District Council has approved a plan to build a number of log cabins near Halesworth.A dozen log cabins will be built to act as holiday homes, while toilet............READ MORE

• New log cabin offering in Idaho

  • A new all-inclusive outdoor holiday site is set to be opened in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, this spring.The River Dance Lodge experience features accommodation in hand-crafted log cabins set into the mountainside,............READ MORE

• University seeks proposals for log cabin

  • A log cabin and other traditional buildings are set to be moved from the former State Fair Park in Nebraska, US.According to the Journal Star, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is welcoming............READ MORE

• Canadian trails feature log cabins

  • Brits heading to Canada's British Columbia (BC) have been told that the area is good for more than just mountain skiing and snowboarding.BC has more than 1,000 km of cross-country ski trails............READ MORE

• Drama at log cabin site

  • A log cabin was at the centre of a drama this morning (January 22nd) after police were called to the scene.Officers arrived at the log cabin in Willow Groove Park............READ MORE

• Holiday firm offers log cabin accommodation

  • A new holiday company has been launched this week offering accommodation in log cabins, lodges, villas and caravans.Michael Paul Holidays specialises in offering breaks to destinations across Scotland, Wales, England and............READ MORE

• Event provides people with log cabin knowledge boost

  • Thousands of people in the US recently gained the chance to boost their knowledge of log cabins by attending an event in the state of Vermont, New England, it has been............READ MORE

• Historical log cabin to be rebuilt

  • A historical log cabin once owned by an American Civil War veteran is to be reconstructed, according to the Advertiser-Tribune.The newspaper reports that Miller Cabin will be rebuilt in Seneca County............READ MORE

• Log cabin gets go-ahead for charity in Swindon

  • A log cabin is set to be at the heart of a £1 million centre for disabled people in Swindon, says a report.According to the Swindon Advertiser, Swindon Borough Council has............READ MORE

• Dorset resident can keep log cabin

  • A Dorset resident has won the right to keep her log cabin after the local council attempted to remove it, it has been reported.According to the Bournemouth Daily Echo, Helen Lacy,............READ MORE

• Cat chases bear from log cabin

  • A log cabin owner in Canada watched from the safety of their timber home while a bear wandered onto the veranda to steal a bag of rubbish.However, the large animal was............READ MORE

• Journalist's trip to Norwegian log cabin

  • A London-based journalist has extolled the virtues of staying in a Norwegian log cabin on holiday.London Evening Standard writer Carl Thompson took part in a Nordic Challenge break organised by a............READ MORE

• Log cabin discovered in Illinois

  • A well preserved historic log cabin dating back to the 19th century has been discovered in the US state of Illinois.The log house is believed to have been built by civil............READ MORE

• Log cabins 'the best choice' for Arizona holidays

  • Britons planning to travel to Arizona should check out some impressive log cabin accommodation during their stay, it was suggested yesterday (January 31st).Writing for the Daily Mirror, Sue Jolly highlights that............READ MORE

• Couple to add log cabins to dream new French home

  • A couple from Spenborough have realised a ten-year dream by moving to France to live on a campsite that will soon feature log cabins.Steve and Sharron Mason-Croft sold their business, 'Big............READ MORE

• US nature reserve to install log cabins

  • A nature park in San Diego is embarking on a $450,000 project to install log cabins for its visitors, it has been confirmed.Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve received official approval last week to............READ MORE

• Garden planning important for all sizes

  • Regardless of the size of the green space, a certain level of garden design should be taken into account, it has been claimed.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the smaller the............READ MORE

• Gardening website relaunched

  • Brits planning to revamp their garden in 2010 might be interested to hear of a website relaunch that may help them on their way.Lovethegarden.com has been redesigned, with a number of tips............READ MORE

• Gardeners to get access to special blackcurrants

  • Britain's gardeners could soon have access to a new strain of blackcurrant plants that do not require the same conditions as their traditional cousins.Only available to commercial growers at present, varieties such............READ MORE

• Pond owners 'should be vigilant' over weeds

  • Garden owners planning on revamping their green space this year should be vigilant to ensure their ponds do not become clogged with weeds.According to the Be Plant Wise campaign launched by the............READ MORE

• Knotweed problem could soon be solved

  • Gardeners with the problem of Japanese knotweed may be following the progress of a government trial with interest.It was recently agreed to rubber stamp an experiment in which a limited number of............READ MORE

• Bolivian prisoner enjoys barbecue in cell

  • While many Brits may dream of kitting out their garden with a barbecue, sauna and sports equipment, it has emerged that a South American prisoner has all of these things in his............READ MORE

• Barbecues could have health benefits

  • Brits planning to spend their summer hosting garden barbecues may be pleased to hear that doing so could have health benefits.While it may be wise to avoid too much sun exposure and............READ MORE

• Scots encouraged to grow food in gardens

  • Homeowners in Scotland hoping to make the most of their green space have been encouraged to try growing fruit and vegetables.Glasgow-based eatery Cookie is launching a scheme that will see gardeners able............READ MORE

• Obamas provide garden inspiration

  • With predictions of the hottest summer in years, Brits could be looking for inspiration for what to do with their gardens in 2010.Those in such a position may wish to cast their............READ MORE

• New gardening show to kick off this month

  • Garden enthusiasts may be interested to hear that Channel 4 plans to launch a new horticultural programme on April 22nd.The Landscape Man - based on Matthew Wilson's book of the same name............READ MORE

• May deadline for garden chemical disposal

  • Brits planning to clear some space in their garden for a summer project will soon have to do so without one chemical.The Pesticides Safety Directorate has ruled that UK growers must get............READ MORE

• Guardian to give away gardening books

  • Brits planning on reinventing their garden landscape this summer may be interested in a competition in a national newspaper.The Guardian is giving away copies of its gardening columnist Carol Klein's new book............READ MORE

• Cold weather does not stop flower show

  • Those with a passion for gardening may have been lamenting the cold winter, but it has not stopped one prominent horticultural event from taking place.The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) explained that its............READ MORE

• New guide to garden chemicals

  • Garden enthusiasts have been given a little help from the government in the form of a new pocket guide.The information manual relates to the handling of horticultural chemicals and was created by............READ MORE

• Gardening videos go online

  • American horticulture expert William Moss has teamed up with a media company to create a number of instructional videos for garden enthusiasts.More than 30 high-definition clips will be broadcast on WilliamMoss.tv this............READ MORE

• Time to ramp up garden watering

  • After a cold and dry winter, the UK's ground water reserves have been depleted, making it necessary for garden enthusiasts to pay special attention to their plants during spring.The Royal Horticultural Society............READ MORE

• Inspirational garden trail to take place

  • This bank holiday Monday (May 3rd) will give garden owners in London a chance to visit a number of sites for free.To mark the release of its new book How To Grow............READ MORE

• How the May weather impacts gardens

  • The weather in May can be either a help or a hindrance to garden enthusiasts, depending on their preparation.Often the driest month of the year, May can be ideal for planting seeds,............READ MORE

• US city offers water discount for eco gardeners

  • A city in Washington, US, is encouraging garden owners to invest in green sprinkler systems to help save water during the dry summers.KHQ.com reported that Spokane will give residents up to $375............READ MORE

• Gardeners should beware night frosts

  • Garden owners believing they had seen the last of night frosts should think again, it has been suggested.According to experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), there are still some damaging frosts............READ MORE

• Growing potatoes successfully

  • Gardeners wishing to grow potatoes this year may be interested in the advice of one US news provider.Vail Daily recently published advice on growing the popular vegetable, which has been a staple............READ MORE

• Gardening can reduce stress

  • Ronseal has teamed up with a psychology expert to establish the benefits of gardening on the mind.According to the study's author Geoff Beattie, getting out into the garden, a park or other............READ MORE

• Summer vegetable growing tips

  • Horticulture Week has published statistics from a recent vouchercodes.co.uk poll which shows that 22 per cent of Brits will seek to improve their garden this year.As such, it may be safe to............READ MORE

• Garden lovers get say in Somerset renovations

  • Garden lovers who frequent a Somerset attraction are being asked for their opinions on how renovation work should proceed.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the grade II listed Regency Gardens in............READ MORE

• Growing strawberries

  • A US website has posted a number of handy hints on growing strawberries, which may be of use to British garden owners.The News Tribune suggested that strawberries come in two main sets............READ MORE

• Money saving tips for gardeners

  • Gardening is a great way to save cash, keep in shape and provide healthy, organic food for your family, it has been claimed.According to creditunionsonline.com, there is no need for gardening to............READ MORE

• Cambridge gardener handed prestigious award

  • A Cambridge University gardener has finally won a coveted award after two previous appearances in the final.The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recognised Faye Steer in its Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition.The............READ MORE

• Log cabins part of thriving outbuildings market

  • There may now be more log cabins in the UK than households, according to a new poll.A number of tradesmen have been quizzed by Screwfix, with the results suggesting that the............READ MORE

• Log cabins have many common uses

  • Individuals looking for more living space in their property may want to consider making better use of their garden by erecting a log cabin.An article on Online PR News has suggested............READ MORE

• Homeowners want to feel secure in their surroundings, says expert

  • People currently want to feel secure in their surroundings when it comes to their home designs, an expert has said.Simon Hamilton, director of interiors consultancy Simon Hamilton and Associates, has set out............READ MORE

• Liverpool home garden makes it into prestigious Yellow Book

  • A garden in Belle Vale, Liverpool has made it into the Yellow Book - a prestigious guide that lists the finest gardens in the country.Karen Lewis's garden was described as an inspirational, one-off............READ MORE

• Homeowners want 'to bring the outside in this year'

  • Homeowners are increasingly seeking to adopt nature-inspired looks inside their properties, an industry specialist has said.Simon Errill, managing director at Stonehouse Tiles, observed that more and more people are attempting to create............READ MORE

• Log cabin buyers can make a feature of the windows

  • Property owners can change the style and feel of a room by making more out of their windows, it has been suggested.Sam Tamlyn, operations manager at The California Shutter and Blind Company,............READ MORE

• Log cabins can make gardens fun for children

  • Homeowners can make their gardens particularly suitable spaces for children to enjoy during the summer holidays, it has been suggested.The Daily Telegraph spoke to homeowner and keen gardener Lucy Redman who explained............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners take tips from English Heritage

  • Log cabin owners could take some valuable tips from the gardens in English Heritage's property portfolio.Writing for the Independent, Emma Townshend claimed that the historic organisation has some of the most............READ MORE

• Gardeners urged to make plans for next spring

  • Gardeners should begin sowing plant seeds now to get the best results next spring, it has been suggested.Sarah Raven of the Daily Telegraph pointed to ideal conditions for "quick germination" given that............READ MORE

• Log cabin buyers can ensure energy-efficiency

  • Homeowners who purchase log cabins and other garden buildings can take steps to ensure the structures are energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly.Michael Holmes, spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, noted that homeowners............READ MORE

• Naturalised gardens 'can become havens for butterflies'

  • Homeowners can attract a wide variety of butterflies to their gardens by choosing to mow it less frequently, it has been claimed.Keen gardeners Hank and Vera Jones argued that "urban lawning" has............READ MORE

• Garden shed creates private space in expansive grounds

  • A couple erected a tailor-made garden shed in the expansive grounds of their home in order to create a separate space for planting and relaxing.Mick and Janet Ankrom showed MyJournalCourier.com around their............READ MORE

• Log cabin to house rural pre-school

  • Plans are being developed to build an expansive log cabin at a school in Herefordshire.A planning application has already been made for the log cabin that would house the pre-school............READ MORE

• Log cabin life 'can bring happiness'

  • Log cabins can offer people happiness through simplicity and peaceful solitude, it has been claimed.Bob Linder of News-Leader.com noted that many people in rural America who have lived in log............READ MORE

• Gardeners urged to participate in Birdwatch Survey

  • Gardeners and nature lovers are being encouraged to take part in the Family Garden Birdwatch Survey.Organised by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), families are............READ MORE

• Garden sheds help turn wasteland into 'thriving' area

  • A community group has successfully turned a patch of wasteland in Carlisle into a thriving, award-winning garden, it has been reported.According to NewsandStar.co.uk, the land on the corner of Buchanan Road and............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners urged to prepare for winter

  • Log cabin owners have been urged to "prepare for a new season of gardening" ahead of a cooling in temperatures and the onset of winter.Elizabeth Licata of Troy-Bilt, an outdoor power............READ MORE

• Turn all attention to the garden in autumn

  • As the autumn approaches, homeowners have been urged to turn their attention once more to the garden in preparation of the colder months.Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Helen Yemm noted that early............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners urged to protect against the elements

  • Log cabin owners should take measures to protect their outdoor equipment against the elements, it has been argued.An article by Tarpaflex, a UK-based tarpaulin supplier, notes that many people invest "considerable............READ MORE

• Man makes garden shed out of railway signal box

  • A man has turned the railway signal box that once stood next to his childhood home into a unique garden shed.Stephen Randolph, 60, who was brought up next to the railway station............READ MORE

• Astronomer spots supernova from garden shed

  • An astronomer has told of how he witnessed a stunning supernova from his garden shed.David Grennan and his wife Carol witnessed the rare astronomical event from their converted shed observatory in Raheny,............READ MORE

• Ronseal: Log cabin owners must get 'weather-ready'

  • Log cabin owners have been urged to get their structures "winter-fit and weather ready" in preparation for the drop in temperatures.Leading woodcare manufacturer Ronseal has argued that while people may focus............READ MORE

• Scots far more competent at DIY, study finds

  • Scottish homeowners are by far the most competent when it came to repairs and property improvements in the UK, new research has found.A survey of 2,000 UK residents on behalf of the............READ MORE

• Expert: Conditions right for self-build projects

  • The economic environment is right for self-build property projects at present, an expert has said.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build and Renovation Centre, observed that people tend to go............READ MORE

• Historic log cabin is 'moved down the road'

  • A construction company in the US has explained how it was able to save an historic log cabin by carefully dismantling it and moving it to a new site.Duane Thorsteinson said............READ MORE

• Garden sheds 'can help to fight the frost'

  • Homeowners can call on garden sheds to help them protect fragile plants from the coming winter frosts, it has been suggested.A lifestyle article by theNewsTribune.com claims that plants like "tender dahlias, cannas............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners could benefit from green incentives

  • Homeowners seeking to make upgrades to their properties have been advised to take advantage of the government's pledge to invest £1 billion into a green investment bank.Blane Judd, chief executive at the............READ MORE

• Gardeners urged to install ponds now

  • Gardeners have been urged to act quickly if they want to see in the New Year with a brand new garden pond.Columbian.com writer Rob Rosser noted that there are only a few............READ MORE

• Garden shed becomes thriving music venue

  • A homeowner has succeeded in turning his garden shed into a thriving music venue for a variety of big-name acts.Jon Earl of Somerset, whose "day job" is running a photocopying business, has............READ MORE

• Greenhouse may help regenerate abandoned garden

  • Residents in Swindon have outlined plans to turn an abandoned garden into a thriving public space once more.The former rose garden in the park off Groundwell Road was mothballed over ten years............READ MORE

• Greenhouse demand rising in UK

  • Allotment waiting lists have grown by 20 per cent in 2010, new research shows.The study by Mintel also revealed that one in five UK consumers now grow their own fruit and vegetables.According............READ MORE

• Log cabin buyers urged to invest in double glazing

  • Double glazing can be an important investment for homeowners, helping to "cut heating bills by around £130 a year", the Energy Savings Trust (EST) has said.The group noted that in addition to............READ MORE

• Winter-ready plants 'brighten up gardens'

  • Homeowners can keep their gardens looking pretty and attractive during the cold season by investing in winter-ready plants, it has been suggested.Thomas Hoblyn of the Society of Garden Designers noted that winter............READ MORE

• Children's playhouse and pond add to garden community project

  • A community leader has explained how a garden project was turned into a valuable educational resource for local people.Lindsay Thomas, who helps to run the Exchange Project in the Sussex town of............READ MORE

• Garden shed becomes award-winning art studio

  • A converted garden shed in the US has been commended for its innovative and environmentally-friendly features.The shed in a San Francisco garden, which was turned into a painting studio by Scott Lewis............READ MORE

• Greenery and lights key trend for outdoor Christmas displays

  • Life-like greenery and LED lights are key trends for decorating outside areas of homes this Christmas, according to one expert.Brandon Stephens, vice president of marketing for Christmas Decor, noted that there has............READ MORE

• School grant pays for new pavilion roofs

  • A community-based school grant is helping to pay for much-needed repairs to flower beds and local garden buildings in the US, it has been reported.According to BerksmontNews.com, the Learn and Serve Grant............READ MORE

• Wildlife attracted to log cabin's 'living roof'

  • The "living" roof of a log cabin in Northumberland has become a haven for a variety of wildlife including a rare breed of goat, it has been revealed.Nina Remnant, who owns............READ MORE

• Football commentator gets garden recognition

  • A popular football commentator has been honoured with his own garden gnome.Geoff Foster, who commentates on Coventry City matches for BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio, looks uncannily like a gnome recently launched............READ MORE

• Seaside heritage inspires garden design

  • A landscaping firm has used Scarborough's seaside heritage as inspiration for a new sensory garden in the town.The garden, which is to be built next to Scarborough Hospital's new Maple ward, will............READ MORE

• School gets grant for greenhouse garden

  • A school in Wiltshire has received a £350 donation to help develop a diverse gardening project.John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge picked up a Wessex Watermark Award and a cheque from the............READ MORE

• Garden honours Victoria Cross heroics

  • A memorial garden has opened in South Wales in honour of one of the area's greatest war heroes.The garden in Pontlottyn in the Rhymney Valley has been dedicated to Corporal Edward "Ted"............READ MORE

• Family centre promotes log cabin recreation

  • The garden of a family centre in Milton Keynes has undergone a makeover aimed at offering children outdoor play opportunities throughout the year.Greenley's Children's Centre, which recently had an official opening for............READ MORE

• Council worker helps build school log cabin

  • A council worker in South Wales has helped a school "eco-committee" set up a wooden log cabin.John Hall, 53, who lives in Llanmartin and works as a CCTV operator for Newport............READ MORE

• Christmas traders ready their log cabin stalls

  • Traders in Manchester have this week been readying their rustic stalls as the city's popular Christmas markets get underway.According to the Manchester Evening News, stallholders from Germany, Holland, Italy, France, Poland and............READ MORE

• Grotto to be installed at scenic Cornish garden

  • Plans have been unveiled for a major restoration of scenic and historic public gardens in Cornwall.The restoration of the Victorian and Edwardian Gyllyngdune Gardens at Falmouth's Princess Pavilion will include an ornate............READ MORE

• Cotswolds' 'Secret Garden' receives historical treasure trove

  • An arboretum in Gloucestershire has received an archive of previously unseen historical documents that gives a remarkable insight into the garden buildings and practices once used at the estate.Staff at Batsford Arboretum,............READ MORE

• Garden fixtures to commemorate Sir Bobby Robson

  • Work has started on a special memorial garden dedicated to football legend Sir Bobby Robson.A 400 sq m site is being prepared close to the Newcastle United football ground St James's Park............READ MORE

• Zoologist demonstrates diversity of home gardens

  • A zoologist has demonstrated the diverse eco-systems that exist in everyday gardens through a painstaking examination of her own property.Dr Jennifer Owen, an Oxford-educated ecology lecturer and zoology museum curator, has over............READ MORE

• Homeowners encouraged to plant trees this Christmas

  • Dobbies, a UK-based garden centre chain, is encouraging a grow-your-own trend among homeowners this winter by giving a free seedling tree to customers who buy a Christmas tree.The promotion comes amid an............READ MORE

• Garden log cabin to become 'Santa's Grotto'

  • A garden log cabin is to be turned into Santa's Grotto for a special charity event.Mark and Cynthia Wilkinson, founders of Mark Wilkinson Furniture, are turning their garden at Brook House............READ MORE

• Gardeners create first ever all-black petunia

  • Horticulturists have developed the world's first ever all-black petunia plant.Named Black Velvet, the striking new flower was developed using natural breeding techniques and is due to blossom in British gardens for the............READ MORE

• Garden wall gets the Banksy treatment

  • A recently painted mural on a garden wall in Southampton is believed to be the work of controversial street artist Banksy.The graffiti mural shows a child sitting on the ground holding a............READ MORE

• Welsh holiday resort to create log cabin development

  • A holiday resort in Wales is investing £1 million in a new log cabin development as it looks to take advantage of a rise in domestic tourism.Penrhos Golf and Country Club............READ MORE

• Scouts turn to log cabins for camping

  • Members of the Scout Association are increasingly making use of log cabin campsites and other pre-fabricated centres as more traditional forms of camping become less popular.Figures for the numbers of badges............READ MORE

• Art installations to create school garden 'legacy'

  • Two schools in Wandsworth, Greater London have come together for a garden art installation project that they hope will create a "lasting legacy".A group of Year 10 students from Chestnut Grove School............READ MORE

• Garden centre honoured for greenhouse initiative

  • Garden centre staff in Wokingham have been honoured with a national award after launching a "grow-your-own" initiative aimed at the local community.Heathlands Garden Centre was presented with the community involvement award at............READ MORE

• Shoppers look for garden-related gifts this Christmas

  • A significant proportion of shoppers will look to buy presents for the garden this Christmas, new research suggests.According to a recent Ipsos Mori HTA study, 45 per cent of people are "likely"............READ MORE

• Holiday site promotes log cabin holidays

  • A holiday website has set out a list of the best honeymoon retreats - many of which incorporate log cabin relaxation and rustic settings.Top50Ranches.com, which claims to showcase only the best............READ MORE

• Log cabins add to York's scenic ice rink

  • Organisers of a major ice rink attraction in York have won praise for its new, "village square-style" setting.The Ice Factor rink, which opened earlier this month at the designer outlet on the............READ MORE

• Country house garden 'comes to life' in winter

  • A country house garden in Cambridge has been praised for "coming alive" during the coldest months of the year.The Winter Garden at Anglesey Abbey is the latest site to be commended in............READ MORE

• 'Wildlife garden' receives welcome cash boost

  • A community garden project in Doncaster has received a £500 donation aimed at encouraging young people to get involved in gardening.Housing management firm St Leger Homes has provided the funds for the............READ MORE

• Garden sheds 'can add value to a home'

  • Garden sheds are worthwhile investments that can add value to a property, it has been argued.Housing market expert Henry Pryor suggested that a good quality garden shed can serve as further temptation............READ MORE

• Garden centre to give away spring bulbs to charities

  • A garden centre in Worcestershire has announced plans to donate £5,000 of spring flowering bulbs to charitable causes.Webbs garden centre in Wychbold said it would give away 50 selection boxes of bulbs,............READ MORE

• Tennis club unveils new log cabin clubhouse

  • A tennis club in Hertfordshire has unveiled a new log cabin clubhouse as part of a major upgrade to its facilities.Royston Tennis Club opened its new premises at Therfield Heath, which............READ MORE

• Giant snowman creates stunning garden feature

  • A South Yorkshire garden has become home to a giant, 16ft snowman.Karl Broadbent from Doncaster told the BBC he had decided to build the snowman after his daughters challenged him to make............READ MORE

• Log cabin becomes festive 'police station'

  • A London police team is using a log cabin as its festive base this Christmas.The team of a sergeant and four constables have set up the log cabin underneath Hungerford............READ MORE

• Cuprinol searches for best 'wintry' garden shed

  • Wood preservatives manufacture Cuprinol has lent its backing to the Shed of the Year 2011 competition as hosted on readersheds.co.uk.The company is offering a £1,000 prize for the best shed to be............READ MORE

• Garden transformation supports community goals

  • A garden renovation project at a fire station in Cheshire is helping to support local community aims, it has been revealed.MP Derek Twigg recently visited the community garden in the grounds of............READ MORE

• Wiltshire wonderland offers 'log cabin magic'

  • A recent Winter Wonderland event held by a charity in Wiltshire has been hailed as "a resounding success".The weekend event which was organised by the Rowdeford Charity Trust and held in gardens............READ MORE

• Gardeners offered 'plant protection' tips this winter

  • Homeowners can take a number of steps to protect their gardens from the harsh conditions this winter, an expert has said.Nigel Colborn, a gardening specialist for the Daily Mail, noted that the............READ MORE

• 'Oasis garden' design wins major award

  • A landscaping specialist and TV personality has won a major award for an innovative home garden design.Mitch Westwood, who lives in Brocton, picked up a British Association of Landscape Industries award after............READ MORE

• Log cabin used to house lizard community

  • A log cabin structure has been erected to house a community of lizards displaced by a major construction project.About 100 common lizards have been moved to the log cabin, which............READ MORE

• Wildlife garden offers 'water-wise' benefits

  • United Utilities has used an infrastructure upgrade as an opportunity to create a fun wildlife garden for children.The company spent £1.25 million on replacing worn-out Victorian sewers in the Broadgate area of............READ MORE

• Gardening gifts teach eco-friendly message

  • A school gardening club has won a range of eco-friendly equipment as part of a special Christmas prize.The club at St Bede's Primary School in Jarrow, South Tyneside picked up the prize............READ MORE

• Restored garden buildings will feature in Cumbrian project

  • A variety of garden buildings are to be erected and restored as part of a huge renovation project at a public garden in Cumbria.The Big Lottery and Heritage Lottery funds have announced............READ MORE

• Garden additions could help land Green Flag Award

  • A parkland preservation group is hoping to win a Green Flag Award after securing new investment for an open space in East Sussex.Princes Park in Eastbourne is set to receive nearly £300,000............READ MORE

• Garden restoration plans considered after dig find

  • A unique Georgian garden has been unearthed during an archaeological dig in Jersey.The discovery was made at a National Trust town house in St Helier during a project undertaken by Societe Jersiaise,............READ MORE

• RHS uses garden buildings to protect Devon site

  • Workers at a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) garden in Devon have explained the steps they took to protect plants from the current cold snap.Helen Round, garden manager at RHS Rosemoor............READ MORE

• Famed astronomer uses 'garden shed' as his base

  • Two garden buildings have been turned into hi-tech observatories by a renowned astronomer.A renowned astronomer has urged Brits to get stargazing after claiming the pursuit can be enjoyed with little............READ MORE

• Log cabin used for decorative Santa's grotto

  • A reporter has revealed the hard work that goes into turning a log cabin into a magical Santa's grotto.The writer for This is Surrey Today spent a day at the ............READ MORE

• Garden shed 'lab' taught scientist early skills

  • A prodigious young scientist developed his award-winning skills from his own back garden, it has been revealed.Dr Gavin Crooks, 39, who hails from Hagworthingham in Lincolnshire and now lives in California, recently............READ MORE

• Landlord enjoys a log cabin Christmas

  • An Essex landlord has explained how he was able to turn a log cabin into a cosy home that he can enjoy this Christmas period.Brian Ayling, 64, who owns and lets............READ MORE

• Coffee shop praised for its 'log cabin charm'

  • A new coffee shop in Yorkshire has been praised for the rustic charm exuded by its log cabin-like appearance.Out of the Woods at Granary Wharf in Leeds was commended by the............READ MORE

• Gardeners open new memorial site

  • An organistaion of keen gardeners and vegetable growers has opened a new memorial garden in Leicestershire.The Sutton Cheney Allotment Society's memorial garden, which has opened on a former piece of wasteland next............READ MORE

• Log cabin forms the base for adventure break

  • A new competition is offering people the chance to enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled adventure break, combined with the comforts of a log cabin stay.The Mirror said that its prize of a six-night............READ MORE

• Log cabins allow people to enjoy 'wildlife diversity'

  • A new study has revealed the diverse wildlife living in people's back gardens.The Cardiff Garden Wildlife Survey found that bats, newts, lizards and slow worms were among the more exotic species to............READ MORE

• Adapted log cabin planned for war heroes

  • A specially-adapted log cabin is being planned for Armed Forces personnel who lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan.The structure, a project of the Heroes Haven charity, is to be erected on............READ MORE

• Log cabin hosts new Essex pre-school

  • An Essex pre-school has been launched at a new, purpose-built log cabin.The building this week opened as the new home of St Mary's kindergarten, which is re-opening after almost 40 years,............READ MORE

• 'Log cabin' Valentine's experience offered by hotel

  • An upmarket hotel in London is offering couples the chance to enjoy a log cabin experience this Valentine's Day.The Swissotel The Howard, which is located in the heart of the capital,............READ MORE

• Garden shed creation wins school award

  • A student from a school in Somerset has won a prestigious award for an innovative garden creation.Daniel Parsons received the Parker Hannifin Cup for Design and Technology after designing and building a............READ MORE

• Log cabin forms base for 'forest school' learning area

  • Two Worcestershire schools have benefited from the creation of a special outdoor learning area which comes complete with a new log cabin.St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School and Lickhill Primary School in............READ MORE

• Log cabin studio reaps photography rewards

  • A wildlife photographer has revealed the stunning images he has been able to capture from a log cabin studio in his back garden.Roy Hancliff, 65, who lives in British Columbia, Canada,............READ MORE

• Garden shed-like structure goes on sale for GBP200k

  • A seaside hut in Dorset, which has been described as resembling a garden shed, has gone on sale for £200,000.Known as Green House, the 30ft by 20ft property comes complete with a............READ MORE

• Log cabin forms part of 'rural resource centre'

  • A special multi-functional log cabin has been set up as part of a new "rural resource centre" in East Anglia.The centre has been established at Clinks Care Farm in Toft Monks,............READ MORE

• Log cabin stays offered for February half-term

  • A ferry company operating routes between the UK mainland and the Isle of Wight has promoted the benefits of a log cabin holiday this February half-term.Setting out ten "Secret Wight" options............READ MORE

• Garden shed owners innovate for award

  • Shed owners have been developing innovative concepts for their garden buildings in a bid to win a coveted prize, it has been revealed.Andrew Wilcox of readersheds.co.uk said he had been forced to............READ MORE

• Log cabin 'ethos' helps win school award

  • A Flintshire school has picked up a Green Flag Award for its pupils' commitment to the environment.Buckley's Southdown Primary School received the award in recognition of its "eco-committee" which has helped to............READ MORE

• Garden shed turned into charity workshop

  • A couple from Cornwall have explained how they were able to undertake a major charity project from their garden shed.David Penprase and his wife Jan are now close to completing a book............READ MORE

• UK's best log cabin holidays reviewed

  • A new travel review has rated what it regards as the ten best log cabin breaks in the UK.Dixe Wills of the Guardian compiled the list, noting that the country boasts............READ MORE

• Log cabin 'village' planned for Hampshire woodland

  • A holiday company is aiming to build a log cabin "village" in woodland in Hampshire, it has been revealed.Forest Holidays has submitted a new planning application to Winchester City Council for............READ MORE

• Garden sheds 'should be organised by spring'

  • A gardening expert has advised homeowners to get outdoor buildings like log cabins and garden sheds organised before the "busy season" starts.Kris Collins, gardening editor for Amateur Gardening magazine, suggested that............READ MORE

• Log cabins offer tool storage options

  • Homeowners in Devon could be encouraged to invest in a garden log cabin following a new initiative by a local garden centre.Jack's Patch Nursery and Garden Centre in Bishopsteignton is encouraging............READ MORE

• Log cabin becomes recording studio for rock band

  • A rock band has explained why it decided to record its latest album in a log cabin in Somerset.Leeds-based Cities Between Us said it chose to record the album at Wall............READ MORE

• Log cabin life of Hollywood star revealed

  • The former "log cabin life" of a popular actor has been revealed.A report in Now magazine notes that Colin Firth, who recently received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of George VI............READ MORE

• Garden log cabin could help with early planting

  • Homeowners aiming to see their gardens blossom this spring could start their preparations from the comfort of a garden log cabin.Gardening expert Jo Whittingham noted that many homeowners will be "playing............READ MORE

• Log cabin offers focal point for 'cut-your-own' gardening

  • More homeowners may be encouraged to set up a garden log cabin or summer house as the trend in "cut-your-own flowers" continues to gather pace.Kris Collins, gardening editor of Amateur............READ MORE

• Garden log cabins benefit from underfloor heating

  • Homeowners encouraged by advances in underfloor heating technology may also be tempted to set up a garden log cabin or summer house.A spokesman for QEP Vitrex, a supplier of tiling............READ MORE

• Log cabin could be used for firewood storage

  • People who own log cabins or summer houses may be tempted to use their garden buildings as storage facilities for firewood.Daily Telegraph gardening expert Jean Vernon suggested that as electricity............READ MORE

• Garden log cabin use to rise as people become more eco-conscious?

  • Homeowners may increasingly look to set up garden buildings like log cabins and summer houses as consumers become more environmentally-conscious.Malcolm Pinkerton, senior analyst at Verdict Research, has argued that public............READ MORE

• Big Brother 11 winner lived in log cabin

  • Winner of the final season of reality TV show Big Brother Josie Gibson has revealed that she used to live in a log cabin.In an interview with Now magazine, the Channel............READ MORE

• Couple builds log cabin retreat for whole family

  • A couple from Tennessee has built a large log cabin to provide a lakeside retreat for their whole family.Retirees Mike and Marta Foster have custom made a log cabin twice............READ MORE

• Log cabin 'this year's answer to the spare room'

  • Log cabins and other outdoor buildings are this year's answer to the spare room, it has been suggested.Writing for the Telegraph, Nicole Swengley highlighted the benefits of outdoor buildings over expensive............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners urged to clean up for summer

  • Log cabin owners have been encouraged to clean up their garden ahead of summer when they will spend more time outside to enjoy the view.Helen Elks-Smith, spokeswoman for the Society of............READ MORE

• Vinegar used to spruce up weathered log cabins

  • Gardeners can use vinegar to spruce up their weathered log cabins, one expert has advised. Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Francine Raymond said that mould on outdoor furniture and paintwork can be............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners told to know DIY limits

  • Log cabin owners keen to do a spot of DIY have been warned to know their limits when it comes to doing it themselves. Sue Beeson, spokeswoman for AA Home Rescue, said............READ MORE

• Log cabin owners transformed to unique dining experience?

  • Owners of garden log cabins could take a tip from a new restaurant opening as the trend for al fresco dining takes a unique step. Haskin's Garden Centres will open a new............READ MORE

• Residents' dismay at log cabin destruction

  • Residents of a city in the US are in dismay as the Woodhaven City Council in Michigan, US, has voted unanimously to tear down a log cabin. The 19th century structure is............READ MORE

• Log cabin on the market for £10,000

  • A log cabin in Chorley that was used as a hairdressing salon for years is on the market for £10,000. Despite not being in great condition, the............READ MORE

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