Author Archives: Steven

Lettuce begin!

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Steven

We succumbed to the warm moments that kept cropping up in February and sowed some lettuce. Now it’s coming up! This photo, from a couple years ago, is an inspiration for what’s coming next. Also we are less than two … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of planting?

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Steven

The ground is frozen solid now, but the traditional pea-planting day of March 17 is approaching quickly! Now is a great time to plan your 2022 garden. Are you ready to turn a patch of lawn into an abundance of … Continue reading →

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Oak?

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Steven

For special projects over the past several years we also have made raised garden beds from locally milled white oak, which is a long-lasting, economical, and more sustainable material. This year, we will explore offering white oak as an option … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the 2021 season!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Steven

Like many of us, I am excited to start planting in this new season. Here at Bountiful Boxes we have moved to a new location and are starting out with all new boxes for ourselves. And we have already begun … Continue reading →

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Great gardens, pause in production

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Steven

We’ve been overwhelmed with the community’s response to our garden bed offerings and our decision to donate this year’s profits. It’s been wonderful to hear your plans for tomatoes, greens, lettuces, peppers and eggplants and to see photos of newly … Continue reading →

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How we are supporting food security and keeping you safe

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Steven

We are here to support you and our community. When you buy a garden bed kit from Bountiful Boxes, please know that: In 2020, we are donating all profits to charity: As always, we continue to donate 5% of gross … Continue reading →

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Typical Tips

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Steven

Just starting a garden? Here are eight quick answers to questions that often arise. Continue reading →

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Sauteed Swiss chard

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Steven

Swiss chard is one of the first bits of bounty we harvest each year, especially when we get a crop started in the fall and nurture it through the winter with floating row cover. Here is our favorite, super-simple recipe. … Continue reading →

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Lemon vinaigrette

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Steven

It’s almost time for lettuce to sprout and for snow peas to grow tall enough to clip off a few leading shoots and add them to salad. So as we dream of that first salad, here is the recipe for … Continue reading →

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Garden ready to wake

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Steven

In March even when overnight frosts are still common, it’s time to plant peas. If you didn’t get yours in the ground on March 17, the traditional pea-planting day, you still have time. For inspiration, above is a bit of … Continue reading →

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