editor’s letter
If you want to entertain outside — and who doesn’t — you’ll most likely want an outdoor structure to do it in, be it a pergola, gazebo, hut, poolside cabana or some other shade-giving creation. If you want a private place to work or indulge in a hobby, well away from the bustle of family life, then a garden studio is a great idea. Then there is the backyard shed, both the traditional place-to-store-tools-and-gardening-supplies shed and the more recent incarnation, the she shed. We take a look at the various types of structures that can enhance the way you use your outdoor space and share some ideas for introducing them into your garden in creative ways. When entertaining in your new pergola or pavilion, lighting will play an integral role. Lighting,…