Raised garden boxes?
By 911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
May 25, 2012 12:59pm CST
We use to have a garden years ago but havent in about 5 years.
I want one this year, and my Mom was whining about how much work it is. Ive been working so much and my Dad doesnt have the tools anymore.
My Dad suggested these boxes they are basically wood boxes (whatever size you want and you put the dirt in it and plant the things.
In the winter you can store them, or bring them inside. I was thinking I may do this.
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7 responses
@innocents_lost (1026)
• Canada
25 May 12
I use planter boxes for my herbs I have a huge garden for the veggies but I grow all my herbs in planter boxes very similar to the ones you see on people's windows works great
@innocents_lost (1026)
• Canada
26 May 12
Oh really ill have to stop by Canadian tire on my way to work one day and have a look at what they have then forsure can never have to many and I still have some empty planters tsc has great prices on soil usually so ill have to stop there as well
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
27 May 12
Hello Ricki. If your going to use wood for your raised garden make sure it does not have arsenic-based wood preservatives in it. Arsenic-based wood preservatives are not being used in wood meant for the residential lumber. The arsenic will leach into the soil and into your food.
http://www.ewg.org/arsenic
I don't know how expensive straw bales are but it seems to me to be a good alternative. From what I understand They can make gardening easier.
http://www.cleveland.com/insideout/index.ssf/2012/04/straw-bale_gardening_lets_you.html
If I could do gardening and had a place to put the bales that is the way I would go.https://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/store/strawbales.php
You don't have to buy soil or dig the ground.http://www.growandmake.com/straw_bale_garden
One web site stated Minimal maintenance that results in maximum production was a concept that seemed like a perfect gardening solution.http://www.no-dig-vegetablegarden.com/straw-bale-gardening.html
This web site states t he does and don't to straw bale gardening. http://containergardening.about.com/od/vegetablesandherbs/ss/Straw_Bale_Gardening.htm
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
25 May 12
Great idea and they are easy to build. My husband built two for me. I love how nice they look and so do my guests. Mine stay outside year round.
@roberten (3128)
• United States
3 Jun 12
Planter boxes are nice and easy to assemble and use. They make quick work of putting in a garden. Raised gardens are nice for those who do not have a lot of tools or cannot handle digging and tilling hard ground. For those who have little time, they fit the bill quite nicely too. They are a good investment with the possibility of high returns.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
3 Jun 12
I was thinking of getting one as we dont have the equipment anymore and the ground is really hard. They are all sold out so I got a rain check and will be waiting for them to come in. I will get 1 to see how it goes but I found one cheapier at $60.00 for 3.5 ft, by 3.5 ft.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
26 May 12
I do a lot of container and raised bed gardening since this ground is horrible and I don't have the time or patience to work with it. Are you talking about the kits or the ones that come already put together? Mine are made of concrete blocks, one of boards that my son made for Mother's Day last year and one I'm contemplating making myself from some landscaping bricks I already have.
They're easier to use if you get good dirt for them right away, but they're not cheap to set up. Top soil and compost, both of which you'll need, are expensive by the time you get enough of it. It's worth it, though, if you want to garden.
