Wonderful colour Lilly at the nursery

Lillies in full bloom at the nursery. Lilly bulbs come back every year and look spectacular at the back of a border, or in a pot on your porch for a fabulous perfume.

Surfinia tower

The Sufinia tower on the front steps at the Hamlet is growing well to show plenty of colour at the moment. In weather like this we water it everyday and liquid feed twice a week for long lasting colour right though until the Autumn. This is made up of Surfinia hot pink and Surfinia double white, using M3 compost, real moss, water retaining gel and osmocote slow release fertiliser. The tower was planted in April in the millenium greenhouse on the nursery which allowed it time to grown on.

Hanging baskets looking colourful at the nursery

Here are pictures of some or the hanging and wall baskets we have just re-filled for a regular customer.

Please bring any basket, shape or size into the nursery and we can fill it to your requirement. Liquid feed it twice a week and by the end of the season it will be a huge ball of colour.

Horsfields nursery Tel: 01226 790441

Roses in bloom at Tom Horsfields Nursery

Don't forget to keep your roses watered in this lovley sunny weather. This is our watering system in action this evening.

NSPCC Beetle Drive at the Potting Shed Cafe

Barnsley Ladies NSPCC committee are holding a Beetle Drive at the Potting shed Cafe, Pot House Hamlet on Wednesday 4th July 7.30pm for 8pm.
Tickets £10 each (includes Glass of Wine and Hot Supper)

Please contact the Potting Shed for further details Tel:01226 792525

Registered charity no. 216401
Organiser Mrs Clare Horsfield - Chairman for the Barnsley ladies NSPCC

Spring Styling with Rose Horsfield

SPRING STYLING

Key Looks and Trends with Rose Horsfield from Pookie womenswear


In spring time we come out of hibernation and into realisation that maybe some spring cleaning is in order. Not only does nature take on a new fresh look but we ourselves search for those new looks to breathe life back into our wardrobes.

For those of you bored of the black and white monochrome look try a monochrome print. This can be more softening and edgy rather than hard block colours. This look works particularly well with tunic dresses either belted or loose and tops with stripe, polka dots and floral prints teamed with white or black trousers.

Neutrals and earthy tones are a key player giving a sophisticated edge to spring. This colonial look embraces linen and cotton dresses, tops and trousers in varying lengths, of which many styles are worn loose giving a laid back slouchy trend. Loose tunic shapes, shirt dresses and oversized jumpers worn with slim fitting trousers help create a more streamline look.

If neutral tones make you feel all washed out then jump on the wave of acid block colours. This 1980’s feel gives a fresh bright look to spring, but it is best to keep this strong acidic palette to tops and dresses and avoid the neon trouser look.

The trench coat remains a staple for spring and makes an appearance in classic beige, vibrant white, sombre black and shocking acid colours. So whether you wan to re-live the 80’s in neon brights or remain a classic queen a trench is must.

Metallics now not only reserved for the night time make a super- shine appearance into day wear as well. However, if metallic brings to mind the word “bling” then metallic bags are the safe option if you feel too high gloss, or go for metallic trim on hems and necklines.

Towards the end of the spring season Riviera chic sails in with the Marina look firmly at the helm of this summers looks. The white and blue stripe tops have definitely gone overboard from last season’s nautical look, leaving behind a more understated sophistication in shades of white, cream, navy and red.

Pookie womenswear new spring summer collection

Pookie is please to announce the arrival of many new items in shop. Why not pop in and have a look.