I recently noted the suggestion in the October magazine about recycling wheelbarrows into planters. I had an old Daytek barrow previously collected from the Green Shed it had only needed a replacement tyre but Daytek did not seem to provide spares so the planter option became viable. I drilled fourteen holes in the galvanised bed (good Australian engineering when we made things in this country). I then sprayed the bed with Squirts Brunswick Green but not the rest of the barrow eliminating unnecessary work also showing the industrial origins. I then lined it with gutter guard to prevent the drainage holes from blocking up. The barrow was partly filled with stirofoam to lighten it when filled, then filled with premium potting mix and planted out with herbs sourced from the Bunnings nursery. By keeping the wheel on the barrow it can easily be moved around as required. Good repurposing but not inclined to shabby chic the barrow as suggested in the magazine.
