A plAce to pot

Recycled wooden pallets are easily transformed into a useful garden workspace

Araised work surface with plenty of storage space helps make garden tasks such as planting seeds and potting plants on easier. This practical and inexpensive potting table and shelves are built from wooden pallets. Cubby holes are created by removing slats from the pallets. These can be used for storing seedlings, plant pots and other garden paraphernalia. Drawers and wire containers keep seed packets, balls of twine and small garden tools tidy. In deeper spaces, large pots and garden boots can be housed. More garden tools can be hung from old door handles drilled to the sides. As the weather warms up, house plants can be brought out and displayed. Pallets are bought online or from builders merchants and garden centres. Each pallet should be carefully inspected before use for large splinters or protruding nails. These should be sanded down and removed before construction begins. Treating the wood with preservative will help it survive bad weather if it is left out all year round.