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”

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”