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!
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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”
Metal bin planters
I love spring. Lighter days, warmer weather and lots of time in the garden. The blossom is like a flag signalling the end of winter and hope for the coming year. We have so many blossom trees they are a delight. I just wish they lasted longer! In the garden I found some lovely oldContinue reading “Metal bin planters”
Mother’s jam pan vegetable basket
It’s Mother’s Day and only fitting to show one of my favourite household/ garden items that I have found another use for. I actually have both my mother’s and grandmother’s jam pans. My grandmother’s is a stunning brass affair found in my hall. My mother’s, shown in picture, has found a more practical use andContinue reading “Mother’s jam pan vegetable basket”
Pallet compost bins
I like using recycled pallets to make things for the house and garden. These four compost bins were made using the sturdier euro pallets. I dug a square trench, lined with recycled plastic sheet to try and prevent rotting, inserted holes for drainage, and after coating in some leftover fence paint, I placed the palletsContinue reading “Pallet compost bins”
Pallet planters
My wife kindly helped start my pallet journey with a course on how to make pallet planters. These are amazingly practical and versatile planters for the garden or allotment. I make them in two lengths and they are really designed around the wood taken from a cut up Eurolight pallet. No waste! The large planterContinue reading “Pallet planters”
Pallet planter course
Many things I discovered through trial and error. However, some things I was taught. My wife, as a present, bought me a community pallet planter making course. Run through the community programme Cultivate Oxford I have used this as the basic template for all planters since. It was a fun day out, even although weContinue reading “Pallet planter course”
Raised log beds and planters for vegetables
Clearing the side garden and creating a master plan was also so we could plant an orchard and have raised beds for vegetables. I wanted to achieve this with minimal waste and cost. The logs from the clearing presented the ideal boundary for the beds and paths. I asked the tree surgeon to cut themContinue reading “Raised log beds and planters for vegetables”
Logs
Trees might be an odd thing to class as upcycled. Have they been used, or are they a raw resource? I am including them in upcycling because I paid someone to cut the trees down. The trees played a role in the garden, they had a value, but once felled, I found another use forContinue reading “Logs”
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