A Story about a Little Shop at the end of the garden!

[SaraJH]

My little shop is a little disorganised this year, it only opened in April and the owners are still getting to grips with managing the stock, it's a bit erratic!

Next year will hopefully be more organised!

[vixylix]

The management of my shop has been distracted this year... and they're relocating next friday. How rude

[ESBkevin]

Our little shop is on the plot so Carol and I wobble up the lane about 5 minuets and it's wonderful. I do seem to have to help with keeping it tidy but the quality is top class.
In reality we probably get about half a dozen occasions a year when absolutely everything on the plate (apart from meat/cheese) is home produced and that feels wonderful. We get to eat at least something of our own everyday for probably 9 months of the year. So while it may not be totally self sustaining, it does give emence pleasure exercise, plus when we get to retire we can increase production to fill the time available. It doesn't feel a bind at all so can only get better.

[Sheneval]

I too love my little shop though mines is a short trip by car 7 mins. Yesterday I got 2 large tomatoes and 1 good sized courgette - I took a pic but my phone(camera) and computer assistants are in a huff with one another and not talking so can't show it just now

My shop has a polybar attached and my favourite thing is meeting the regular customers who call in on an almost daily basis.

Got a tip from BM on how to effect an easy transfer but eldest grandson beat him to it by recommending Bluetooth - not sure if my Dentist will approve but I took the chance and Hey Presto - aren't grandchildren clever and useful things to have

[Nannysally99]

I too have a little shop in our garden, makes my life easy, just go outside and get what I need. Fantastic for snacks and donations to others

[Nicos]

My shop has a polybar attached and my favourite thing is meeting the regular customers who call in on an almost daily basis.

Now then, THAT'S my ideal use of a spare PT!

[Sheneval]

Now then, THAT'S my ideal use of a spare PT!

That was early days - Now have half of it growing tomatoes, chiles, squash and strawberries but still have room for 4 to sit in and 2 cool boxes full of drinks, some soft as most people are driving :-)

[Guest]

I have discovered a second shop at the bottom of my garden and it is home to Audrey 3,4,5,6,7 and 8.

Feed me. Feeeeeeeeeed me. Feed me now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scarlet]

That was early days - Now have half of it growing tomatoes, chiles, squash and strawberries but still have room for 4 to sit in and 2 cool boxes full of drinks, some soft as most people are driving :-)

I'd walk home

[vixylix]

Thats a long walk Scarlet!

[lottie dolly]

My little shops are mostly closed this year,due to unforeseen circumstances,and are currently under reconstruction,hoping to reopen next season

[happyhumph]

My little shop has provided the neighbour with his dinner tonight will also be providing a contribution to a bbq for several families at the weekend!

[Tripmeup]

Yep I love the local shop in my garden...Has lots of products and unusually for shops, is a haven of peace and tranquility

[Containergardener]

my little shop seems a tad understaffed as not enough has been produced early enough for picking.
I think a meeting is called for ...

[veggiechicken]

Shop stock in 2017

I'm happy to say that the little shop at the end of the garden has had new stock in and the shelves are filling up again after running them down over winter!

Just filled my little basket with lots of goodies and, amazingly, the nutty old bird who runs the shop insisted I come back tomorrow for more. She said courgettes will be appearing on the shelves next week as she knows I like them



To be honest, the leeks are past their best as they've bolted but I won't complain, they're still edible

How's the stock in your shop now?