A very simple job of using some old logs from the garden to create a frame I was using to train up a kiwi vine. Six years to fruit, fingers crossed it was worth planting!
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Packing crate garden cushion storage
A problem that has taken longer to resolve— than it should of. We have a swinging chair, I could not find a store large enough to take the cushions. I was in oxford wood recycling and saw a packing crate for £25. It was cool, and just fitted in our VW van. Once home, itContinue reading “Packing crate garden cushion storage”
Reclaimed timber planters and wheelie bin store
Not unlike my toy box, this epic project started as a cleaning exercise. It was a nice day and I was looking out on the carcass of some pallets the long planks removed for planters. I really hate wheely bins, and our sizeable front drive was a horrible car park. I really wanted some sleepersContinue reading “Reclaimed timber planters and wheelie bin store”
Reclaimed pallet cat and mouse toy box
At some point last year, I was sent to the shed, my work room, to tidy. It had descended into chaos… again. Normally, because I lack storage, and must work around stuff. It wasn’t long before I picked up some pallet off-cuts, got distracted, and made a box like structure with legs— but no topContinue reading “Reclaimed pallet cat and mouse toy box”
Scaffolding woodstore
After taming my side garden, I had wood and logs coming out of my ears. Quick and cheap wood stores were required and my trusted recycled scaffolding planks came to good use yet again. This smaller store is close to my side door and perfect for nipping out in a cold night to grab logs.Continue reading “Scaffolding woodstore”
Drainpipe planters
Not everything needs much work. A great upcycle is using old drainpipe as planters. I have used both recycled offcuts and bought drain specially for growing strawberries, micro salad and garlic. Both in my greenhouse and outside. Most are watered by a solar pump connected to an old olive barrel. Some have proper ends toContinue reading “Drainpipe planters”
Tea pot bird house
I can claim no part in this upcycling— it came with the house. A tea pot mounted on an old pear tree in the garden had made the perfect bird house. There were signs it had been recently used. Much quicker and easier than the wooden one I made!
Fruit tree log arch
Every now and then I have a rash idea. This log fruit tree arch was one. The wood was left over from when I cleared the area, I didn’t follow any great plan. As a good boy scout, I knew how to lash and proceeded to lash to sides together. It had a middle andContinue reading “Fruit tree log arch”
Pallet bird house
Last summer I set off to clean the shed and somehow found myself making a bird house. Not the first time I have been distracted from cleaning my hobby workspace. The bird house was a simple design of six small lengths of pallet wood screwed into place. Once the front and back facing pieces hadContinue reading “Pallet bird house”
Scaffolding and fence post garden bench
Scaffolding and fence post garden bench When we moved in my wife threatened buying garden furniture. I refused to entertain the notion and quickly set to work making a table and benches. The benches are four reclaimed fence posts for legs and one metre of scaffolding plank to sit on. There are dowels screwed intoContinue reading “Scaffolding and fence post garden bench”
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