We can't help admiring how Scandinavian gardeners have it all figured out. No matter how small their living space or how short their growing season, they make room for gardening (indoors or out).
Inspired by tiny Scandi-style potting benches, for this week's installment of our Gardenista 100 guide to the best of 2015, we've rounded up our favorite mini potting tables to tuck into a corner:
Above: A 22-inch-wide painted pinewood Planting Table with a water-resistant galvanized metal tabletop is 1795 SEK ($225 US) from Garden Home. For US shoppers, it's also available from All Modern, where the Small Zinc Work Bench is $144.99.
Above: A Larch Wood Gardener's Table has a three-sided steel work surface and a second storage shelf with drainage holes. Measuring 35.5 inches wide and under 18 inches deep, it "will fit easily onto all but the smallest balconies." It's from €359 from Manufactum.
Above: An Oppotafel pine potting table with a galvanized metal dry sink (which can be removed for cleaning) is 22.8 inches wide. Designed by Esschert, it is 89.95€ via Vtwonen. For US gardeners, a white Potting Table is 259.99 from Hayneedle (in gray, it's $168.85).
Above: At 21 inches wide and 20 inches deep, a rustproof Aluminum Potting Bench with a front storage bin is tiny enough to tuck into any corner outdoors or in; £66.95 from Two Wests.
Above: A weather-resistant Foldaway Grow Plus Potting Bench has a 15-year guarantee and collapses for storage; £59.99 from Shed Store.
Above: A small Potting Bench made of wood has a zinc work surface and a slatted wood storage shelf for drainage; £155 from Garden Relish.
For more potting shed essentials, see:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Potting Benches.
- Steal This Look: A Perfect Potting Shed.
- 10 Easy Pieces: Potting Shed Brushes.
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