Vintage Tool Box Turns Charming Planter
This post is all about how I turned
Homer Gibbs hardworking tool box
into a charming little planter.
(well, it charms me)
I am sure Homer would be one of two things;
#1 amused
#2 livid
I choose to think Homer had a sense of humor.
So we’ll go with #1.
It all started with my mother in law…
She is trouble that one.
(Makes more work for me)
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Nah, you guys know I love her!
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Well, she picked this up at some random junk sale we were at and later decided to give it to for Mother’s Day.
(that was her excuse for letting me have it. she’s shifty like that.)
I hated it and wanted nothing to do with it of course. Why on earth would I want a crusty old wood box? Just because she saw it before I did and bought it out from under me.
(hahaha)
You’ll want to;
1. Drill some nice fat holes in the bottom
for good drainage.
2. Add some quality potting soil.
 (Optional-I like to add food for extra oomph!)
3. Pop in some plants!
When your plants roots are tight like this…
You need to break them up!
 Don’t be afraid to pull those roots apart and get them ready to stretch out.
Trust me.
I always do this and my plants thrive!
I even remembered to wear some gloves.
I am so bad about getting dirt positively ground into my hands!
It’s hard, because I like to feel what I am doing…
but I know my skin was better off!
This Qt hung out with me for awhile.
I sure love to garden and get my hands
DIRTY!
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This was my other helper…
Bubbs.
They love when we are outside.
(my cats totally act like dogs!)
He had a bad hematoma last year
and his ear is a lil’ floppy now…
but he survived!
Spring was wet.
… and Summer was a little late in showing up.
(thought it would never come!)
But we have a gorgeous Fall.
I expect to enjoy my flowers into mid October.
PS-Bliss suggested I make sure you know that I did this project
at least a month ago… and only just now posted it.
Because I am a terrible blogger!
LOL :))))
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Can I have your Mother in law and Homer’s tool box…please! I love it and if this makes you a bad blogger, then I am too! I post a lot of stuff from months ago. There I said it, nothing fresh about refresh! It’s awesome, love your fur baby, but I’m a chicken when it comes to frogs! My sister used to throw them at me when we were kids.
Debbie
Love the old toolbox planter. It has been so hot here not many blooms are standing up to the heat.
I see so much we have in common, except our age.
My daughter has a cat named “Butters” who had the same ear. He also had a hematoma that left his ear mangled. We say that is his boxer’s cauliflower ear.
You can take a look at him here:
http://savannahgranny.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-bed-for-kitty.html
They even pose similarly.
I look forward to visiting with you.
Blessings, Ginger
Well my dear it was well worth the wait! It is awesome. I know how you roll, in fact I remember you talking about this planter, and yes it may have even been longer than a month. Just sayin’!!~:) XO
I love it, you clever little chick! Such a great idea!
As far as your Qt goes, I would have screamed & closed up shop right then & there. What the heck kind of frog is that thing? Ick, ick, ick…terrified of frogs!
I have been looking for a big tool box I can afford for months. Yours is awesome! The planter idea is brilliant and who cares when you did the project? Very fun post. :o)
I love it, Shannon! Such a great idea for this tote. Bliss had a good idea for planting herbs in it.
turned out great. Aren’t you afraid of the wood rotting. fyi maybe some plastic liner before the soil.
I love your planter- I choose to think Homer would be amused,too…however, his son that was hoping to inherit the box might not be quite so happy!;>) xo Diana
Don’t lie, Shan. You know you drove to MN and stole it from Bliss! 😉 Love it! I need to find me an old tool box!
Love it! If Mrs. Hobbs reads your blog, she’s kicking herself about now with that lovely you’ve created with Mr. Hobbs’ tool box!
Hey, I told you lie lie lie through your teeth about when you did it!
~Bliss~
You are so funny. I am sure Mr Hobbs will forgive you. Maybe Mrs Hobbs does not blog. haha
🙂 How luvly.
That ain’t no little tote, you could plant a whole herb garden in that baby! Thank goodness for mother in laws with good taste.
~Bliss~
And the last photo of Bubbs with his floppy ear….. funny.
What a great idea!! I love it. My mom has a similar tool box. I’m going to have to convince her to do this. 🙂 Megan