Hello, and happy Spring! We are in full garden-bed mode at Bountiful Boxes – get your orders in so you can optimize the 2017 growing season. A note: Prices for our kits have increased. We are now being charged a … Continue reading
The oak bed that had produced many beautiful vegetables at Whole Earth Center since 2012 was still in solid shape but I decided to spruce up the demonstration bed over there by installing a tall, capped version of our popular cedar … Continue reading
As inspiration for the year ahead, here is a sampling of goodies harvested from our own boxes and the surrounding garden last year.
From time to time I’ve made garden beds with caps on them that give the bed a finished look and provide a place to sit. Many people have asked for them but I did not have a good way to … Continue reading
Our western red cedar lasts a long time but nothing is forever. One of the nice things about our design is that individual pieces can be removed and replaced. Today I am introducing a partial warranty and replacement part policy. … Continue reading
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After a long winter, it’s inspiring to look at garden pictures from last year. 2014 was a good summer for gardening. Please send in your pictures!
On our DIY page, I offer instructions for how to make a Bountiful Boxes kit yourself instead of paying me to do it. The only payment I ask in return is photos of your garden to show off. Reader Brad … Continue reading
Chives are a beautiful perennial to have in a raised garden bed. Ours were blooming gloriously the other day. At the bottom of the picture, you can see a rascally sprig of mint photobombing the picture. Really, that’s mint’s approach … Continue reading
The peas have sprouted, the lettuce is up and apple trees are blooming — all so welcome. The peas should be ready to pick by early June. These apples – Arkansas Black – are late season, producing beautiful dark-skinned … Continue reading
I am pining for peas. Only two weeks on the calendar until the traditional pea planting day of March 17. But as I look out over the graying expanse of snow and ice that blocks the few modestly warm days … Continue reading
