Thornes Garden Nursery & The Potting Shed Cafe Sanctuary

Daily Flow

Morning Rhythms

Join our upcoming community sessions and workshops.

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Yoga in the Greenhouse

Find your center among the ferns. Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM.

Book Space

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Sourdough Secrets

Master the art of the 'Sanctuary Starter'. Saturday Morning.

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Seed Sowing Circle

A monthly gathering to swap seeds and gardening wisdom.

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Thornes Garden Nursery — rows of vibrant seasonal plants and heritage hens

The Nursery

Seasonal plants, rare blooms & heritage seeds

The Potting Shed Cafe — artisan coffee and locally sourced food in Letchworth

The Potting Shed

Est.

2000

🌱 3 Acres of Sanctuary
🤝 Community Grown
🏡 Letchworth, SG6

Thornes community events and horticultural workshops in Hertfordshire

Workshops

Join Our
Volunteer Team

Help grow something beautiful

Seasonal Favorites

Fresh Arrivals

Seasonal blooms and garden essentials.

Thornes Sanctuary Heritage Lohmann Brown Hen grazing free range

Lohmann Brown Hen

£22.00

Heygates Country Layers Pellets - Premium Poultry Feed 20kg

Layers Pellets

£12.50

The Potting Shed Chronicles

Nursery Notes

Seasonal tips, sanctuary updates, and artisan secrets.

Heritage Hen Care

Livestock

Caring for Heritage Hens: The March Guide

As the frost clears, your hens need specific nutrition to kickstart the laying season. Here's our top 5 tips for a healthy coop...

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March Planting

Gardening

March Planting: What's Hitting the Soil?

From sweet peas to early potatoes, find out what we're sowing in the nursery this week to guarantee a vibrant summer display...

Read Note

Artisan Sourdough

Bakery

Artisan Sourdough: The Heart of the Bakery

Our lead baker reveals why our "Sanctuary Starter" has been alive for 5 years and how it gives our loaves their unique Letchworth tang...

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Authentic Moments

Sanctuary Life

Glimpses into our daily routine at the nursery and farm.

Heritage Amber Rock flock at Thornes

Morning light at Thornes Sanctuary

Rare Partridge Leghorn hen in the nursery

Seasonal blooms at Thornes Garden Nursery

Diverse heritage hen flock grazing together

The tranquil grounds of Thornes

Community gardening workshops

🌿 The Gardeners' Hub

Join our thriving community of local growers. Share tips, swap seeds, or just chat.

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