How to Build a Potting Bench
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My goal today was to do something with the
broken potting table in my yard.
I wanted to recreate it in a creative and fun way.
It was so wobbly after 10 years outside that I couldn't use it.
My first step was to make the old potting bench more stable with wood strips across the sides and the back.
I had to put the bottom shelf back on because it rotted off years ago.
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I added old castors from my workshop to the bottom of each leg.
The original drawer bottom was gone so I screwed the drawer together and added a new bottom.
I had an old gate in the yard that I trimmed to the size of the table and attached to the top using a lot of supports and L brackets!
Next came the paint, a watered down white wash. When that dried, all the flat surfaces got a coat of Poly.
Now I was full on getting creative!
I had fun adding all kinds of funky hinges, hooks and knobs to hang the tools.
I found the original tray for the little hidden soil holder under the lid.
This old potting bench never looked so good!
I am very ready for planting this year!
Materials used:
pieces of old fence
an old table
window
1x8 board for shelving
1x3 boards for shelving and supports
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40 comments
WOW! love it!!!
ReplyDeletehow cute is that! LOVE the convience of everything on it.
ReplyDeletelauren
Come to Ohio and build me one, Susan! : ) I want a potting bench type table for my sunroom and I'm thinking I may have to go the "build it" route.
ReplyDeleteI love this. It's so cute. I'm aching to have one of these in my backyard.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! and on wheels too, I love wheels :) Great job Susan!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I *love* this! I love anything on wheels, you know--but I think my favorite part are the fun "bits" you added for hanging things! Very clever and cool.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative!! That is a fabulous redo of your potting bench. The pieces and parts you added were pure genius!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteJane
I love it, I will have to bookmark this the for the next potting bench I build! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! this is wonderful :) Great job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome make-over Susan! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat truly looks like the perfect potting bench! I love the Jardin sign and the galvanized pieces. I'm sure you'll get a lot of use out if now that the weather is getting better and better!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
I Love it Susan, wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, I love this renovation. The use of the gate fence, the white wash, the jardin sign and all of the little details make it a unique outdoor piece of furniture.
ReplyDeletesusan i LOVE this! so cute! i love all the hooks and the fresh paint!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Wish I had one! Come and follow me back! Joann
ReplyDeleteThat is great! I LOVE your blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat potting bench!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower, Mary Alice
Love it! Your funky handles for hanging tools on is great. I have an old swing that I'm wanting to turn into a potting bench. Do you really find them useful or are they mainly for looks?
ReplyDeleteIf you garden you will use it, it's a great place to get dirty. The soil, pots and tools are all in one place. When you aren't using it as a potting bench you can use it for a table or bar for entertaining (the hooks will make a great place to hang the wine opener!)
DeleteMine is right on the deck! Very handy!
Susan
A fabulous redo! Love the backing you added and all of your little details, especially the galvanized addition on the side. Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteWell this puts the thing I pot on to shame! My fav..... the galvanized bins. Ok, I like the window too. The sign on the front as well. And the gizmo's and gadgets for hangers, awesome. Yeah, you made a winner. Homerun, not homeroad!
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
WOW! You really resurrected that table. Super sweet! All the galvanized stuff is awesome too... Now get digging!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! You did a fabulous job with this bench!! So awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic garden bench! I love it. My hubby and I keep talking about building one, but we get so wet and rainy here in Oregon, I fear it wold only last a season or two before it was dust. LOL. Yours is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! It is so cute...great job!
ReplyDeleteI want one! Love it!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I love this! It makes me wish I had an old potting bench to fix up!
ReplyDeleteWOW - fabulous job!! Love the galvanized bucket bit!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow... this is completely amazing! It doesn't even LOOK like you used salvaged pieces! Truly an amazing build.
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Donna
Love all the parts and pieces of this--just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHi! Found this on pinterest and I love what you did. Great reuse! You have inspired me to work on updating my potting bench too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular! Thanks for sharing it. I may just have to steal some of your tips. Pinning it today :)
ReplyDeleteThant is fantastic. I have always wanted a potting bench...and your is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job! Function + beautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI found your post over on Home Talk. I'm a new follower there and now gfc too. I adore this bench. So smart.
ReplyDeleteWonderful & FUNctional!
ReplyDeleteWonderful & FUNctional Bench! May I buy it? ;)
ReplyDeleteNew Follower....love the potting bench......I just got a potting shed and started to decorate....you just gave me some ideas...will blog about mine this weekend....Christine from http://littlebrags.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love it!
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Have a nice day.
Susan