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I. Construction Plans II. NOLA Tool Resources III. NOLA Supply Resources IV. NOLA How-To Resources V. Online Help
I. Construction Plans:   Planter Boxes 4'x8' Planter Box- Simple design Landscape Timber Planter Box- Heavier style Mid-City Garden Boxes- Same garden box design used in the Mid-City Community Gardens Planter Box/Bench Combo- Immobile planter that you can enjoy sitting on and planting in Table Top Garden Box- A raised garden ideal for reducing back strain Benches Backed Bench- Sturdy bench that easily sits 3 Backless Bench- Good for 2 people, easily movable   Tree Bench- Also, see the visual instructions here Tables Picnic Table- For a nice outdoor lunch, complete with benches Square Work Table- Simple/ functional use 2'x8' Work Table- Just to mix it up Miscellaneous Trash Can Holder- Dress up that plastic trash can Bulletin Board- For murals or bulletin announcements Chess Table- Small, square table; ideal for chess, backgammon, or other board games 1 Seat Bench- Good height and size for chess table Trellis- Design plans for a GardenTrellis
II.  NOLA Tool Resources   1. HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library (of course)   2. Home Depot Tool Rentals
III. NOLA Supply Resources   1. The Green Project- Reclaimed building and renovation material   2. Habitat Restore- Reclaimed building and renovation material   3. Preservation Resource Center Salvage Store- Historic building and renovation material   4. Ask local neighbors
IV. NOLA How-To Resources   1. The Green Project- Watch for workshops scheduled on Saturdays from 10-12   2. Wise Words Community Garden- This place hosts workshops that will get any community garden looking a bit healthier   3. Build it Back Green- Great place to find info about green vendors, green products and green projects you can do around the home.  Part of the Global Green network, they have panel discussions, workshops on weatherization for contractors, workshops for the novice builder and energy audit consults. V. Online Resources   1. Instructables   2. DIY Network