How I make my sweet pea tents (and why you should too) – no complicated carpentry, no fancy tools, just some bamboo canes, string and a bit of patience

Close up of inside of sweet pea tent in country garden with pillows on grass.

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I’m just going to say it: if you’ve never sat inside a sweet pea tent in the middle of summer, you are missing out. It’s like stepping into your own little floral hideaway. The light is soft, the smell is incredible, and it feels just a tiny bit magical. Also, if you have children, they will think you are an actual wizard.