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
The peas are going full tilt now, twirling themselves up the strings I provided, seemingly in a race to the top of the trellis. It’s great fun to watch, which makes the waiting easier as my family anticipates the first … Continue reading
The peas we planted four weeks ago (on St. Patrick’s Day) have finally popped themselves out of the ground. Now the race is on as they shoot toward the trellis above. By June, we should be eating them off the … Continue reading
I am eager to see photos from our boxes in action, producing all sorts of great things to eat. Please send me your favorite images by April 5. I’ll gather a few gardeners to pick a favorite and then send … Continue reading
