OT: Nature Study-Box Gardens

[sweetbaby]

I want to plant a box garden (http://www.edibleaustin.com/images/resources/boxgardendiagram.pdf)this spring with my children so they can experience some hands-on Botany lessons. Plus, it will help on our grocery bill.;) For those who have done this, can you share what type of veggies, herbs or other things that you have planted? Please share any tips as well.


Thanks!:)

[Rosie_0801]

I think the most important thing is to grow things you actually eat. Buying heirloom varieties will make it more interesting for the kids too. Some seed companies over here offer specials on kids kits or on "feed yourself for a year" packages for 10 square foot gardens. Jump online and see what you can find.

:)
Rosie

[Annabel Lee]

If you want your garden box to last more than 1 or 2 seaons (and not leech chemicals into your edibles), use natural untreated cedar wood. Make sure to use rust-proof screws/nails. Take it from someone who learned those lessons the looooooong hard way.

Sugar snap peas did the best for us last year in a very low sunlight area. You can also easily pop a potatoe that has sprouted some good 'eyes' into a wide, deep container and dig up many new ones 2-3 months later. You can plant a clove of garlic if it hasn't been refridgerated as well, I did this successfully last year - yields a whole new bulb for each clove planted.

[sweetbaby]

If you want your garden box to last more than 1 or 2 seaons (and not leech chemicals into your edibles), use natural untreated cedar wood. Make sure to use rust-proof screws/nails. Take it from someone who learned those lessons the looooooong hard way

Great tip! Thanks

[Rosie_0801]

If this is going to be a long term project, rather than one season, you'd be best off buying certified disease free potato and garlic.

Rosie