Sally Coulthard (Author) After studying Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford, and a brief stint working in factual television production, Sally moved back to her beloved Yorkshire, married a gardener and set up a smallholding; it's from there, surrounded by her family and other animals, that Sally writes from a shed in the old orchard. Her books have covered a wide range of themes - from native bees and hedgehogs to folklore and the history of rural buildings. The countryside remains a constant source of inspiration - whether it's barn owls or earthworms - and many of Sally's books share her love of native wildlife and sustainable living. Sally also writes a column for Country Living magazine, A Good Life, in which she reveals the triumphs and disasters of growing her own fruit and vegetables, and keeping an unruly gaggle of livestock including Soay sheep, runner ducks and hens.Sally's written over twenty-five non-fiction books. Her titles have been translated into a dozen languages and many of her more recent publications are also available as audiobooks.Lee John Phillips (Illustrator) Lee John Phillips is an artist, teacher and illustrator based in Pembrokeshire, Wales. He estimates that there are 100,000 objects in his grandfather s shed, he has currently drawn 4,600 of them.
"Sheds and man caves; the idea of a garden escape is so popular
that author and designer Sally Coulthard has written a step-by-step
guide to building your own private hideaway in just two weeks for a
mere GBP2,500. How To Build A Shed, published by Laurence King
Publishing, is equally useful for people who might want to
customise their existing shed, perhaps by adding a living roof full
of plants or installing electricity." -- Daily Express
"Never picked up a hammer before but still dream of building your
own garden retreat? This book may be just the ticket, with
easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations teaching you how to
source materials, choose the right tools and build your dream shed
on a budget. That's your 2019 project sorted!" -- Real Homes
"Armed with a can-do attitude, [Sally] decided to have a go at
building her own and the result is a stunning writer’s
retreat...It’s aimed at DIY novices who, like her, are willing to
“have a go” and it features very clear, easy-to-follow
instructions, expert advice on sourcing tools and materials, along
with detailed illustrations and instructions." Yorkshire
Post
"Clear, accessible and never patronising, it is not only this
year's best handbook for people considering building their own
garden office, it also has rather natty endpapers."
Shedworking
“Sally Coulthard's inspirational book ‘How to Build a Shed’
provides you with a step-by-step guide to creating your own
‘hole-and-corner’ in the bottom of your garden. There are brilliant
illustrations by Lee John Phillips to complement Sally’s
instructions throughout the book” Hole and Corner magazine
“A complete practical guide to building your own shed with
step-by-step instructions and useful labelled diagrams” Gardens
Illustrated
"What grown-up doesn't dream of their own little oasis to retreat
from the world? This gem of a book tells you how to build one" The
Herald
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