Trash to Treasure

Well this is a small piece I got from the thrift store for $0.50. I drilled holes in the bottom, put soil in it, and planted a few marigold seeds. Next year I will put something better in it.

A Potter's Bench

So this is my potter's bench. I made this about 2 months ago on a hot Saturday. It turned out great and wasn't too hard to make. The best part is that it was free to make.

The brown wood you see is all from an old fence that a local fence company tore down. The 2 x 4s are the cross pieces from the fence. The 1x6 on the counter top there I got out of a dumpster on a construction site. The 1x4 slats on the top shelf like unit are cedar shutter material I got from the dumpster at a construction site as well. The metal straps that hold the top unit to the bottom are left over braces for stair railings and posts in a house. The screws are all leftovers from a construction site too. Anyway, I use this bench to store my garden things, add flavor and character to my garden, pot plants on, mix fertilizer or other garden chemicals I need, etc. It's been a great addition and I love having it. Eventually I will get time to actually place the pavers in front of it, in the ground properly.