potting shed

noun

: a small building in which plants are grown in pots until they are ready to be planted outside

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Give It Some Personality Gardening books and tools are stored in the potting shed. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 If possible, move bee houses into a cool and sheltered spot for the winter, such as an unheated garage or potting shed. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Go out to the garage or potting shed and find your largest container. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Courtesy image The half-acre landscaped lot has mature trees, lawns, garden beds, a courtyard, a patio, a pergola, and a potting shed. — The Week Staff, The Week, 19 Feb. 2023

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“Potting shed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potting%20shed. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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