All I said was, Honey, I think I could really use a potting bench on the deck. and he said, I have some extra time, show me what you want and we’ll get started.
I looked at some pictures, decided what I wanted and before I knew it, he was at Lowe’s picking out the prettiest cedar I have ever seen. And, believe me, living with a man whose hobby is woodworking, I have seen some pretty wood in my day. Look at this…
One feature I just had to have was a dirt drawer. I have one on my “inside” potting bench in the potting shed. It is so handy!
Potting Shed Dirt Drawer (more on that here)
PROCESS…
TA DAH!!!
This little cutie sitting on the bench is my start of the Barbara’s Pasture Rose… I’ll be telling you the story of how I came to have this one soon!
Love how it fits on our deck!
So from where I sit, this is more than a potting bench, it is a work of art and a sign that I am loved. Thank you Mr. G! He knows my love language! 😉
My love of gardening and Mr. G’s love of wood fit together like a hand and glove. God knew what he was doing when he put us on the same “team.” We’ve been loving each other, supporting each other and doing projects together for almost 39 years. Oh the stories I could tell you. Like the years that I made and sold dried arrangements out of the flowers and herbs I grew. I kept Mr. G busy making drying racks of various sizes and designs to get the best results.
Then, there’s was the time we wallpapered the kitchen together … Oh no, no one wants to hear that story. #nightmare 😁
WISHING YOU LOVE, LAUGHTER AND THE SMELL OF FRESH CEDAR.
Your bench is beautiful & your husband is a fine craftsman. You & he are truly a lucky couple.
Thanks Joe. We know we are lucky and never take it for granted.
Great story Teresa!!!! What a sweet hubby! And I see BPR is thriving at her new home! Yay!
xoxo
Holly
Hi Holly, I can’t wait to do the post about her! She had a tiny bloom but it was right before a rain storm and I didn’t get a picture! I am going to keep her in a pot and bring her in this winter. We are Zone 5b and a bit too cold to keep her outside. I have several roses that I bring in in the winter. Plus, I just want to protect her! 🙂
That is just the most exquisite potting bench I have ever seen, I hope you are not going to get it dirty, Teresa! Congratulations Mr G – exceptional work!
Flawless!
Indeed it is!
What a good man! Hats off to him and congrats on your new potting bench, Teresa! It’s truly beautiful and looks very sturdy too.
Thank you! He is a wonderful man!! The bench will be a wonderful addition to the garden for many years to come!
FAbulous bench! WOW G, you are a master with wood! Lucky you Miss T. A great team on so many levels in IN. xo
We love you too Diane! You are doing great things in VA! xoxo #bestkeylimepieontheplanet ! https://www.facebook.com/BestKeyLimePieCharlottesville/
XOXO back to you T! Thanks for the shout out! D.
Beautiful potting bench, and gorgeous deck!