Martha Stewart Living, March 2004
Create a mini gardening center that you can tote while you tend your plants. Start with a carpenter's nail belt, which has one big pocket: Measure the width of each tool, such as a trowel, then add an inch for extra space. Use a pen to mark widths on belt. Stitch along marks, creating several pockets. Tie the belt around a bucket, which you can use to hold larger items or to collect debris.
I took this one step further and used bungy cords to stablize the bucket on a luggage dolly I bought at a garage sale. Now I can even "wheel around" taller items in the bucket easily, anywhere in the garden - and it is easier on my back.
I love this idea because I always put a tool down and move to a different area and then I can't find where i left the tool!!!
I also use cat litter buckets for jobs like this. I love this idea, not only because it's great organization, but it would help conceal the fact that I'm using a cat litter bucket. Maybe I could call it Garden Chic!
I made it and I feel very proud of my job, Cheers!
What a great idea and a great way to keep track of your tools. You could probably use velcro strips instead of sewing to make the pockets. Then you could easily change the sizes if needed.
I use cat litter buckets for various jobs and this is one of them. I store my tools inside but I love the idea of having them on the outside, too, - all neatly organized.
Love that idea !