9 Incredibly Unique Ideas For Garden Potting Table
Make Potting Table from Picnic Table
Have you ever thought that a picnic table can be converted into an impressive garden table? The shelves present on the table allow you to keep your gardening tools in neat condition. First, you have to raise the height of table by using a wooden pallet measuring 2’ x 4’. Then use old fence boards for adding support to sides and back. Use screws to hold the structure in firm position. Paint the structure with your favorite color.
Budget Friendly Potting Table
In order to build a potting table, you need not spend substantial money. Collect two wooden pallets having dimension 2’ x 6’ x 8”. In addition, collect some leftover trims of your house. With the leftover trims, make legs for the tabletop. Attach those legs to a wooden pallet with the help of screws to form a table. Take another wooden pallet and create shelves. Again, use leftover pallet pieces to give support to shelves.
Potting Table with Wall Support
You can easily build a potting table that can be supported against the wall. This table can be used for seeding, planting, potting, etc. You can keep this table in your garage or any shaded place in your garden. Build a table with wooden pallets. Use barn wood to build the back of the table. Fix the structure to the wall by using screws. Make doors for cupboards with corrugated tin.
Cedar Potting Table
If you find the lack of space to store the required tools, you can build a potting table made of cedar. You need some straight boards made of cedar, 1chisel, circular saw, measuring tape, etc. Make legs that are 2 and ½ inches wide. Make slats having 1 x 1-inch dimensions.Clamp each pair of legs together. Provide marking to the lower edge of each notch. Join the marks by drawing a line. Apply a small amount of construction adhesive in each notch. Lay the horizontal pieces in place. Make the joints firm by using a pair of screws having a diameter of 2 inches. Paint the structure with your preferred color.
Vintage Door Potting Table
First, collect two vintage doors. Keep one door for building the back of the potting table. Take another door and divide it into planks. Use some portion of the door to build legs of the table. Make the joints firm with screws.
Mini Decorative Potting Table
If space is a major constraint in your house, then you can go for building a mini decorative potting table. You can place this table in balcony or porch and grow your favorite plants. Collect some old pallets. Use sand paper to make the surfaces smooth. Take one plank and create legs. As per your choice, make a tabletop by joining planks with adhesive. Fix the legs with screws. If you wish, you can paint the entire structure.
Potting Table Made from Pallets
Enhance the appeal your garden with this DIY tip. Choose a pallet in good shape. Take another pallet and separate the planks. Use table saw to give the planks shape of legs. Attach the legs to the pallet bottom with screws. If you need a shelf, attach another board across the legs.
Building a Potting Table from Scratch
If you want to create additional space for potting up cuttings, transplanting and sowing, you can build a potting table. You can select redwood or pine to build this table. For making the upper frame, you have to use a 69-inches-long front rail, 66-inches-long back rail and four 20 and ½ inches cross members. The lower frame is similar to top and has three cross members that are 19 inches long.
Transform Old Armoire into a Potting Table
If you have an unused cupboard in your home, you can convert into a beautiful potting table. Measure the height of the base of the cupboard from the ground. Accordingly build a table and place it below the cupboard. Fix round cork plant coasters in the cupboard and fix hooks to hang the garden tools.
These are a few DIY ideas for building a garden potting table. These projects need not require substantial budgetary planning.
Willow Bark is the outer shell of the Willow tree. It has been
consumed medicinally by ancient Greek and Egyptian physicians for
centuries. It was not until 1829 when scientists discovered its active
ingredient salicin which has similar health effects as acetylsalicylic
acid (aspirin), that the medicinal use of Willow Bark in ancient times
was substantiated. It also contains tannins, glycosides, catechins and
flavonoids. There are many types of Willow barks such as Crack Willow,
Purple Willow (Salix purpurea), Violet Willow (Salix daphnoides), Black
Willow (Salix nigra), Wheeping Willow, and European Willow or White
Willow (Salix alba). However, among all these species of Willow, most
commonly, bark of White Willow tree and occasionally Purple Willow and
Crack Willow is used for therapeutic purposes. Studies suggest that
analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Willow Bark shows its
effects slowly but the effectiveness may last longer than aspirin. The
salicin in Willow bark is converted into salicylic acid after it is
absorbed by the stomach, therefore, it may not cause stomach irritation
like aspirin and can be a great option for treating minor to severe
ailments.
Witch Hazel (also know as Hamamelis) is a flowering plant
popular for its health benefits and ornamental purposes.
It grows in beautiful clusters of rich yellow to orange-red flowers.
Its North American species are also known as Snapping Hazel, Spotted
Alder, Tobacco Wood, and Winterbloom since the flowers begin to grow in
the autumn and continue to expand throughout the winter.
Due to its antiseptic and antibacterial qualities the extract derived
from the twigs, bark, and leaves of Witch Hazel is often used in skin
ointments, astringents, aftershave lotions, soaps and shower gels.
The seeds of Witch Hazel, also known as Hazel Nuts, are edible and are
used to extract oil used in the treatment of many skin and health
conditions.
Turmeric is a perennial plant of the ginger family, and its mustard yellow powder is commonly used as a culinary spice in South Asia.
However, Turmeric also has an active medicinal ingredient called Curcumin which has many anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial properties.
Stevia is a small shrub like perennial plant which belongs to the
sunflower (Asteraceae) family. It is also known as Eupatorium
rebaudianum, sweetleaf, honeyleaf and sugarleaf, and sweet herb of
Paraguay. The leaves of Stevia are a source of natural zero-calorie
sweetener which is considered sweeter than sugar (sucrose). It has been
used in South and Central America , Japan and many other parts of the
world as a sugar substitute and in the treatment of a number of health
conditions for centuries. Initially the leaves of Stevia were consumed
fresh or dried but eventually chemists isolated the glycosides called
stevioside and rebaudioside from its leaves that give stevia its sweet
taste. Stevia also contains phytonutrients, trace elements, minerals,
vitamins and volatile oils which give Stevia its nutritional and
medicinal properties. In 2008, FDA (The Food and Drug Administration)
approved sweetener derived from the herb stevia as safe for use in foods
and beverages. The steviols glycosides are now used in herbal
supplements, foods and beverages, and as sweetening powders and syrups.
Unlike other sweeteners, Stevia can be used in baking and cooking and
its lesser amount is ample.
Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen perennial herb that is part of
the mint family. It has needle-like leaves and is also known as
Rosmarinus Officinalis and Anthos. It is native to the Mediterranean
region and has been used in cooking, soaps, fragrances, cosmetics, and
herbal remedies for centuries. It is also known as a symbol of love and
traditionally its sprigs are used in wedding ceremonies. Studies have
found that it is rich in a number of components such as calcium,
potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, thiamin,
niacin, riboflavin, protein and dietary fiber which may explain its
long history of medicinal use. It also contains carnosic acid which is
known to promote cognitive performance and eye health.
Psyllium (also known as Ispaghula) is the name that is often used to describe a plant called Plantago.
The outer shell of the seeds from this plant (called the husk) is often ground to extract a clear, glue-like substance called mucilage.
It is this mucilage that contains a high-level of soluble fiber and
other beneficial components which are often used to treat a variety of
ailments.
Pomegranate is a round shaped fruit with juicy red seeds that
have a sweet taste.
The seeds, peel and aril of the Pomegranate fruit are all edible, but it
is the juicy seeds that are often the primary source of nutrients.
In addition to being a high source of fiber, pomegranate is an excellent
source of essential amino acids, vitamin A, C, E, B5, B3 or Niacin,
Iron, folic acid, potassium, and antioxidant polyphenols.
These properties make pomegranate a great home remedy for many ailments.
Peppermint is a hybrid perennial plant that is a cross between
watermint and spearmint.
In addition to its minty scent, Peppermint has a great deal of
nutritional value.
For example, it contains minerals, vitamins and trace elements such as
potassium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamins A, B2 and C.
It also contains a high menthol content, which explains why it has been
used by humans for medicinal and flavouring purposes for thousands of
years.
Many other products also use peppermint for its minty scent, such as
soaps, moisturizers, shampoos and shower gels.
Passionflower is a plant in the Passifloraceae family. It is also
known by a number of other names including Passion Vine, Water Lemon,
Granadilla, Apricot Vine, Maypop, Jamaican Honeysuckle, Passionsblume
Kraut and Maracuja. There are roughly 500 species of Passionflower, most
of which grow as vines, shrubs, or herbaceous plants. What makes the
plant interesting is that it is rich in flavonoids, glycosides, organic
acids (i.e. formic, butyric, linoleic, linolenic, malic, myristic, oleic
and palmitic acids), phenolic compounds, and amino acids. For this
reason, it is not surprising that Passionflower has been used for
centuries to treat many health conditions. The food and beverage
industry also uses extract from the plant for flavouring purposes.
Numerous university studies have shown that Oil of Oregano is a highly potent purifier that provides many benefits for human health.
It is a natural substance that is extracted from wild oregano plants, and two key compounds found in it are carvacrol and thymol.
Studies have shown that both of these compounds have significant effects
on harmful micro-organisms that cause many illnesses in humans.
Olive oil is derived from pitted and crushed green olives.
It contains sterols, phenols, fatty acids such as oleic acid, linolenic
acid palmitic acid, and vitamin E that have significant antioxidant
activity.
Olive oil is also rich in monounsaturated fat that is beneficial for
good health since it digests more easily compared to other types of fat.
Maca Powder (also known as Peruvian Ginseng) is a highly
nutritional powder that is made from dried Maca root. Maca is a radish
like herbaceous plant which is indigenous to Peruvian highlands and
Bolivia.
The powder is known for its rich nutritional value since it contains
high concentrations of vitamins (B1, B2, B12, and C), minerals (calcium,
potassium, selenium and magnesium), essential trace elements (copper,
iodine, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc), fatty acids (linolenic acid,
oleic acid, palmitic acid as well as 19 amino acids) and plant sterols.
Maca powder is also known as a good source of dietary fiber,
carbohydrates, protein, and good fats. Researchers have found that Maca
Powder contains a molecule which promotes a healthy central nervous
system and it consists of alkaloids which are imperative for the
nourishment of the endocrine system - the system which produces and
maintains hormones in the body.
Licorice root (also liquorice root) is the root and underground
stems of an herbaceous perennial plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. Greek,
Egyptians, Chinese and other Asian nations have been using Licorice root
for flavouring, confectionery applications and medicinal purposes for
centuries. It is also known as sweet root and Gan Zao in Chinese.
Licorice Root contains a number of healthy compounds such as
flavonoids, volatile oils, plant sterols, coumarins, glycosides,
asparagine, chalcones, glycyrrhizic acid and anethole. Licorice Root has
a peculiar sweet flavour with a faint hint of anise flavour and is
sweeter than sugar (sucrose). Licorice has been used for flavouring and
sweetness in candies but recently has been replaced with Anise. It is
still used as a sweetener in herbal medicines, lozenges/herbal cough
candies, and tobacco products. However, studies suggest that along with
its a slew of health benefits a key compound in Licorice Root,
glycyrrhizic acid, may raise blood pressure levels when used in large
quantities on regular basis. Therefore, processed Licorice Root is also
available that does not contain glycyrrhizic acid and can be found under
the label of Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root (DGL root).
