1.   Along the back wall is a potting bench topped by a smooth slab of granite, where a plastic potting tray keeps the work space tidy.

2.   An unplumbed sink or simple hole in the potting bench needs space underneath for a bucket or container to catch overflow and debris.

3.   A rust-flecked outdoor chair wedged between the fridge and the potting bench provides a space for company and conversation.

4.   She shows a kitchen that is home to a potting bench, now used as a potholder, and a refrigerator that is sheathed in old fence wood.