If you like to garden, having a potting shed is nothing short of convenient. Putting all of your tools and supplies in one location, makes it easy to find what you need. If you are a "died in the wool" gardener you need a place to start your seedlings in the early spring. Potting shed windows with a sunny exposure is better than lining the windows in your home. And if you have the "deluxe" potting shed model it will include a cold frame outside of it where you can harden those seedlings before planting them to assure a stronger beginning for them.

Let's look at ways to design your potting shed to ensure making the most of it.

Insulation

If you live in a cooler to cold climate during which you would still be using your potting shed, consider insulating it. It will make all the difference when you are trying to get an early start with seedlings. And, of course, you will be a lot more comfortable in a warm environment while you are working.

If you are expecting freezing weather after you've plated your seedlings, it's a good idea to keep a portable heater handy in your potting shed.

Tools

Choose a part of one of the walls to create a holder for your long-handled tools, shovels, rakes, hoes, etc. A simple stand which is a box frame without enclosed sides is simple to make out of wood and very functional. It can be increased in size and sections added if you have a lot of tools. Now, screw the tool holder to studs on the potting shed wall. Place all of your tools handle side down. Now, you can easily grab the tool you need and it has an easy home when your done with it.

Choose another windowless part of a wall to create a holder for your smaller tools, hand clippers, trowels, weed extractors, etc. This can be made from a piece of pegboard and peg hooks. Again, attach the pegboard to wall studs for sturdiness. Place hooks in the pegs and hang up your small tools. Leave a larger area to store wound up hose. This also makes a great place to hang a hat and gloves.

Storage

You will need shelving or an old cupboard with different shelf heights. Make the bottom shelves taller for storing heavy materials such as bags of potting soil, fertilizers and clay pots, with the top shelves smaller. Use simple shoe boxes for storing seeds and flower bulbs. But remember to poke holes in the box for the bulbs and place them so air can circulate through. You can write on the outside (as to what seeds are inside) and replace them easily

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