My friend Michelle in Atlanta built this beautiful planting box out of cedar. She claims it's easy.

Erica Glasener
by Erica Glasener
There is still time (Zone 7) if you start with plants (4" pots are a good choice). The secret is to use great soil. To build box, I bought three 6" x 8' cedar boards, one 36" long treated 2"x2" deck post, and a pack of 1-3/4" exterior screws from Home Depot (spent about $30 or less). I cut one of the cedar boards into two 3' lengths (could just cut in half for a 4' x 8' box) for sides. Then cut post into 6" lengths for corners. I simply screwed boards and post together using 4 screws per corner. Placed on ground, filled with Farmer D's soil, planted plugs, watered, and 3-4 weeks later...ready to harvest!
close up of cedar garden box
cedar planting box
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