Author Archives: lovecreekfarm

Two old vintage windows were added on either side of the potting bench to finish the project.  One window had all the glass removed and was painted with green milk paint.  I attached chicken wire to be able to hang … Continue reading →

Started the day getting out the planer and testing it on the painted 2×2 redwood to see how it looked.  It will take awhile to plane each piece, sand off the painted edges, and stain so that will get finished … Continue reading →

The roof is on the potting bench.  The overall roof length is 12 ft. (2x4x12) with a 2 ft. overhand on either side.  The bench is about 8′ long.  We used 6 galvanized 8′ roofing panels.

The garden has become a fairy land with LED edison lights.  The electricians finished their work, and the lights are on sensor to go on at sunset and off at sunrise.  I learned that adding vaseline to each light bulbs … Continue reading →

After building all the garden beds, there was one spot left in the garden that seemed prefect to build a utilitarian potting bench.  I wanted to use up recycled salvage supplies stored in the garage – french doors, deck boards, … Continue reading →

A new page was added!  dRain Garden

Herbs and flowers were added to the herb spiral to provide beneficial plants for the bees. Plant List: Garlic chives Lemon Thyme Larkspur Thyme “Silver Queen” German Chamomile Florence Fennel Nasturtium Cosmos Sweet Basil Stevia Dill “Bouquet” Marigold “Bonanza Mix” … Continue reading →