Not all this wood is reclaimed. When we moved house I found behind the shed some large fence posts. Fence posts have proven useful before when I’ve made tables and even a fort! I’ve always wanted a porch, and having reroofed and insulated our shed, I felt a nice addition might be a pergola toContinue reading “Reclaimed fence post pergola”
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Scaffolding board planters
Having had two garden tables and only one now required it left some scaffolding boards for screwing together by my new pergola. I plan on growing some grapes vines the wooden stakes. The great thing about up-cycling is there are no limits. I no longer needed two tables and that wood has now been usedContinue reading “Scaffolding board planters”
Whisky barrel planters
Whisky barrels, new home, new lease of life. This time with trees, asparagus and sunflowers! A change from last house.
Scaffolding board planter
I’ve made many of these before, this scaffolding board planter was the first for our new house. Unlikely to be as many as the last garden- a couple of examples include raspberry beds and our front garden. As simple as always. Eight good screws, 4 x 500 cm scaffolding boards, lined with pond liner andContinue reading “Scaffolding board planter”
Recycled recycling box planter
Over Christmas I found myself at my mother’s and was exploring her garden. I noticed she was using a recycling box to grow some leaks. Amusingly, I also have such a box in my garden. It used to house a cherry tree, this year was used for some courgettes. Mother like son!
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”
Round log planter side garden
I have used logs for practical raised vegetable beds. I also had some round shaped branches and the idea came to stack them and create a circular raised flower bed. I staked it with some broomstick handles while it settled. The planting was lavender and a flowering cherry tree. The tree grew from an off-shootContinue reading “Round log planter side garden”
Whisky barrel planters
Probably one of the most un-original upcycles… but a great way to use whisky barrels is for planters. I bought two half barrels from Bunker Hill. They were lined and a had a gap left at the bottom for water to drain away. I then use willow to grow beans up. They are practical andContinue reading “Whisky barrel planters”
Bunker Hill Nursery
We are blessed with eccentric suppliers in Oxfordshire. Continuing in my thread of supporting and celebrating, Bunker Hill Nursery, is a garden centre with a difference. A winding Aladdin’s cave of a place that offers free coffee. They recycle anything as a plant pots and you will even find old phone boxes with plants inContinue reading “Bunker Hill Nursery”
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