There's plenty of room for soil, sprays, and my watering cans underneath, and on top I've got some pots and a few plants ready to go. I installed some hooks on the side to hang hand tools like my trowel and cultivator. Now everything's right where I need it, and as a bonus it looks so cheery in this formerly empty space. Thanks again, Dad! I'll be spending lots of time here and over the weekend, and I could not be happier about it!
P.S. Another awesome part of this gift is a small plaque my dad had made to put on the bench that reads "From my hands to your hands. Love, Dad 2011." I love that this thought will live with this piece as long as I have it, and hopefully, even longer...
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It's the sweetest
Oh my gosh, this made me a little misty. How sweet. Your bench is beautiful!
That is really special and something you'll have for years. It would be great to have a little potting station like this, but my garage will have to suffice for now. Enjoy your bench. I'm a newer reader to your blog.
How Sweet! It is just perfect. You will enjoy it this Summer and many to come!
That is so sweet!
I created an indoor window box in my kitchen over the weekend - I now have herbs (and peppers) growing right where I need them most. When it was done and all spruced up it reminded me of your blog.
I'm getting all choked up-best gifts in life- those made by hand by someone we love! It really is charming!
Wow! Your dad is the man, that is so special!! I mean, he could have stopped at building it and it would have been awesome, but the personalized plaque? So sweet. Have fun planting this weekend. Say hi to Michael for us;)
It's perfect, Casey!! So sweet of your dad to do!!
What a beautiful gift from a very awesome father! Having lost my "gardener" Dad not quite a year ago, this post touched me very deeply. He left his home and gardens to me and we "talk" when I am working in them.
What a guy to do something so thoughtful for you.
SO sweet of your dad! And what a great looking potting bench! Love.
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