A garden potting table is a work bench for gardeners. In addition to the work space, it usually provides several shelves to aid in organization. Some models also include bins or drawers as further organizational tools. But even if gardening isn't your hobby, you may find a potting table to be an attractive tool to help keep you organized. Some alternate uses for a potting table include a craft station or an outdoor side table.



Have you always wanted a space of your own for your favorite craft? Maybe you knit, crochet, sew, bead, scrapbook, or quilt. Maybe you have a combination of crafts you enjoy but no work space. You tote your supplies from a closet to your kitchen table, or shove a work basket behind a couch. Maybe you envy your friends who can afford a whole extra room as their craft room. A potting table may be the solution you've been looking for.

Shelves, drawers, and bins can provide a central storage area for your craft supplies. The best part is that your storage area can be right there where your work space is. If you forget an item, it's no hassle to leave your work unattended and find the item you need. Since you have your own work space, you can leave your project out when you take a break, and it won't be in anyone's way. A garden potting table is usually designed not just for function but for looks, as well. Therefore, you can use a potting table inside as well as out.

You may also find that a garden potting table works well as an outdoor side table. When you throw parties or entertain friends for dinner during the warmer months, you may want to eat outside. Even with a patio table, you may not have enough room for the food. Or you may want to serve the food buffet-style. The work space of the potting table provides a sideboard where you can place food. Shelves can provide convenient places for items you will bring out later, such as desserts or extra drinks. You may also wish to store wipes, rags, or trash bags on the table for easy cleanup after your guests begin to depart.

Some potting tables have been created with light weights. With this advantage, one individual could move the table. Other pieces of wood furniture, such as desks and tables, that might be used for these purposes are too heavy or awkward for someone to move alone.

If you need a portable workstation where you can also store items, a garden potting table might be the perfect solution. Use it as a decoration and work area in your garden or as a craft work station or as a side table for dining—inside or outside. Not every table has the same features, so consider your needs before buying. What size shelves might you need? How many shelves would be best? Do you want drawers? How much space can you spare for the table? Answering these questions first will help you find the right table when you shop.