Earthboxes.

Hoss · February 2010

I know with all this crazy weather it does'nt seem like it,but it'll be planting time before we know it!Someone or ones posted a how to on homemade Earthboxes.A refresher course would be greatly appreciated.I wanna make my own.I dropped off 9 packets of pepper and heirloom tomato seeds at the nursery today.Bhutt Jolkia,Habanero,Scotch Bonnet,Jamacian Chocolate,White Lightning and a few others.Outta be interesting.

"Sparky" · February 2010

http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=604964&catid=1

Hoss · February 2010

That's the one.Many THANKS!

Grandpas Grub · February 2010

Along with Sparky's link do a search and go back forever search for earthbox and earth box in the subject matter. There were a lot of different ideas posted.

I believe mainegg made a bunch of them also.

I bought the earth boxes and used those. This is a good time of year to buy and get a little discount on them.

GG

"Sparky" · February 2010

Wow,and that was just the first one that came up when I typed "earthbox" into the "search forum" box

:laugh:

Hoss · February 2010

I typed it in and it only brought up 5 posts.No how to pics.I tried it before asking on the open forum.I don't know why,just could'nt find em in the search forum.But THANKS!

Hoss · February 2010

Thanks GG,as I told MR Sparky,I tried a search ,only came up with 5 posts maybe I need to try again.THANKS!

Hoss · February 2010

I figured it out,when I typed earthboxes,only 5 came up.when I tried earthbox several more appeared.

Hoss · February 2010

I got it.Havta type in earthbox instead of earthboxes.

Thanks!

Jupiter Jim · February 2010

Hoss this is the web site I used and planted pepers and tomatos a week ago.
http://www.seattleoil.com/Flyers/Earthbox.pdf
Jupiter Jim

Jupiter Jim · February 2010

Hoss Sparky said do a googggggle search!!!!
JJ

FlaMike · February 2010

I made this one from a website. It cost me nearly just as much to make it as it would to buy one. But it was fun. Unfortunately, the Fla winter wasn't too kind , and while we have about 12-14 tomatoes on the vine, not sure how many will make it.
http://www.josho.com/gardening.htm

Hoss · February 2010

Good one!thanks JJ.

Hoss · February 2010

Thank you.

Good luck with the maters!

HungryMan · February 2010

I have four of them. Strawberrys are growing in mine now. I agree, I rather buy them and have it comes with all the parts and wheels than save only a few bucks.

Unknown · February 2010

Looks to be an advertisement for Earth Boxes and is not even labeled as OT either, what good are rules? Where is Fidel when we need him??

Unknown · February 2010

You are quite an observer dude. You need to get a job with BGE as a forum monitor.

Cpt'n Cook · February 2010

Here are a couple of photos of two that I made last year.

I bought the cargo boxes at Sam's for $12.00

kmellecker · February 2010

We use galvanized trash cans. 20 gal for tall growing vegetables and 32 gal for herbs and peppers and the like. The first year we fill the can with straw and pack it down as tight as possible and fill the top 12"-18" with potting soil. The straw holds the moisture and we don't have to spend a fortune on the soil. The straw will pack as it decomposes over the growing season but we have never had a problem with the vegetables rooting. The next season we top off the cans and start again. Every five years we empty the cans and start the process all over again. Works well for us.

Hoss · February 2010

Thanks!

Hoss · February 2010

Good idea,Thanks!

kmellecker · February 2010

My pleasure. I drill a few holes in the bottom of each can and set them on three bricks to allow for good drainage. Saves your back and no pulling weeds! Good luck with your garden and good eatin'.

Hoss · February 2010

Thanks.NOTHIN like homegrown!

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