Pacific Northwest Gardening: Potting Shed - What do you wish you had added?, 1 by Sally_OR

Sally_OR wrote:
Just saw this thread, what fun! I envy you being able to build your own shed. We just had a small Tuff Shed put in. We live in a community and have rules about such things. Has to be made of wood, blend with the house, etc. Nice to have rules so things don't get out of hand, but sometimes......... Like I said it's small, 8X12, but it fits with the space and the budget. I had a work bench put across one end, windows south and east and vents on both ends that I can cover if it gets too cold.
Also had bubbles put in the ceiling both ends to provide more light. DH ran an electric line from the garage, so I have a work light over the bench and can plug in a portable heater.

You won't need it with two doors, but I bought a little window fan for hot days. I can also open the windows but some times there isn't any breeze. I put peg boards over the bench, to hang small tools and covered the bench with some vinyl remnants for easy clean up. Mine will be used mainly for repotting orchids, so it's set up a little different. Still have my garbage can of garden soil and will probably still use a board across it. Also have bins for bird seed, rack for large tools, hooks for smaller ones. My favorite thing is my stool on wheels, tall enough to reach the bench and easy to move from one spot to another. Music is a must for me, I have a boom box I use all over outside and since I'm on a corner lot, I don't bother anyone. My neighbors like my music anyway.

Wish list would include.....having a bigger shed and a sink with running water

Forgot to say DH put up some old calendar pictures on the walls (critters of course), plus a clock and temperature/humidity indicater.

This message was edited Oct 25, 2008 10:37 PM