Risen from the ashes of a fire in 1974, woods today is the largest independently owned shop in berkhamsted. Fronting the high street there is a country-style gift shop containing an ever changing collection of presents and novelties. Next to this in a conservatory are displays of foliage houseplants and flowering pot plants. These are also available in bowl and basket arrangements. There is a water garden and a pot department; no pets except tropical fish(!) and a plant area packed with all favourites. During november the furniture area is transformed into a festive christmas display which we are told is the best in all of hertfordshire.