How to Build a Garden Tote

A garden tote with a screened bottom 
is the perfect carrier for the garden...

DIY screened bottom garden tote for flowers and vegetables www.homeroad.net


I created a box using reclaimed wood from a broken table.

I love using old discarded pieces giving them new life as a new project.

On the bottom of the box I stapled a wire mesh gutter guard
bought for pennies at a garage sale, this lets all the dirt from the tools go straight through. 

I added a handle to the box then painted it with a mixture red and green paint that created a beautiful brown.

DIY screened bottom garden tote for flowers and vegetables www.homeroad.net

When the box was dry I hand painted the word GARDEN
onto the side of the tote then distressed the words with sandpaper. 

A hook on the inside of the handle holds a ball of string and
two metal IKEA pails are added to hold garden tools and supplies.

DIY screened bottom garden tote for flowers and vegetables www.homeroad.net

DIY screened bottom garden tote for flowers and vegetables www.homeroad.net

This tote is perfect for gardeners. 

Dirt from tools or fresh picked flowers and vegetables will just fall through the screened bottom of the tote leaving the mess outside.

DIY screened bottom garden tote for flowers and vegetables www.homeroad.net

I'm looking forward to a garden full of flowers 
and vegetables this year!

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  1. Becca BertottiApril 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I love this ... so creative and way to repurpose! You really know how to think outside of the box "literally!" I'm taking notes ... thanks for sharing!

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      Thank you Becca... I love being outside the box!! :)

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  2. Larissa ~ Prodigal PiecesApril 8, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Ooh...I've been wanting to make one of those for each of the kids. They love to help out in the garden, espeically during harvest. Great job, Susan!

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      You better get busy Larissa... you have a lot of kids! LOL

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  3. LaceyApril 8, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    This is the sweetest! Thank you for the information on how your built it... Because I think I'm going to have to make one for myself! 😊

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Lacey I really hope you do! I learned from another blogger and I've never looked back!

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  4. Okio B DesignsApril 8, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    It's lovely, Susan! Can't wait to start gardening. Hoping the weather warms up and stops raining though.

    Jeanine

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Can't wait to even sit on the deck never mind garden! Wishing for warm weather soon!

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  5. umeoneLSLApril 9, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Your inspiration is fabulous! Thank you for sharing your beautiful and practical projects!

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you so much for your very kind words!

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  6. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateApril 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Love this, Susan! How creative!

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    1. HomeroadApril 9, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      Thank you so much Sandi! Hopefully the weather will cooperate for gardening here soon!

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  7. PamApril 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Great...I love it.

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