Are there any eco-friendly materials used in your benches or planter boxes?

Oh, hello there! I’m the old wooden bench in the corner of your garden, and next to me sits my dear friend, the planter box full of blooming lavender. We overheard you asking, “Are there any eco-friendly materials used in your benches or planter boxes?” And we just had to answer, because our story is one of rebirth and love for the Earth.

You see, I wasn’t always this sturdy and polished. My wood comes from reclaimed oak—once part of an old barn that stood for decades. Instead of being thrown into a landfill, I was carefully sanded, treated with plant-based oils, and given a second life. My screws are made from recycled steel, and my finish is a water-based, low-VOC sealant that breathes with the seasons. I don’t just hold you; I hold the memory of a forest that was respected.

And my planter box friend? She’s even more remarkable. Her sides are crafted from compressed rice husks—a byproduct of farming that would’ve been burned away. Mixed with recycled polypropylene (think discarded fishing nets turned into fiber), she’s waterproof, lightweight, and entirely non-toxic. Her drainage holes are made from repurposed aluminum cans. She says being a planter box isn’t just about holding soil—it’s about holding hope.

We both share a secret: every scratch, every rain shower, every ray of sun makes us feel more alive. We’re built to last, but when our time does come, we’ll break down without poisoning the ground. So yes, dear gardener, we are made of eco-friendly materials. But more than that, we are made of intention. We are proof that furniture can heal the planet while it serves it. Now, won’t you come and sit with us for a while?