Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
Strawberry Box Toplef10Strawberry Box 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.

Strawberry Box I22gcj10Strawberry Box 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]

Join the forum, it's quick and easy

Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
Strawberry Box Toplef10Strawberry Box 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.

Strawberry Box I22gcj10Strawberry Box 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]
Square Foot Gardening Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 

 


Rechercher Advanced Search

Latest topics
» New to SFG and in Virgina
by sanderson Today at 1:38 am

» Bokashi
by sanderson Today at 1:08 am

» Onions. Walk on?
by sanderson Today at 12:46 am

» Compost bins: Open vs. closed
by Scorpio Rising Yesterday at 10:38 am

» Recommended store bought compost - Photos of composts
by sanderson 3/26/2024, 5:56 pm

» 6 metal trellis frames
by docachna 3/25/2024, 4:31 pm

» N & C Midwest: March and April 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/24/2024, 3:01 pm

» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener 3/24/2024, 1:28 pm

» Senseless Banter...
by OhioGardener 3/23/2024, 6:02 pm

» Joann's fabric bankruptcy
by neefer 3/23/2024, 12:33 am

» New gardener from Santa Fe NM
by CantersVary 3/22/2024, 7:50 pm

» Kiwi's SFG Adventure
by KiwiSFGnewbie 3/22/2024, 5:07 pm

» Heat Mat Temperature Test
by OhioGardener 3/22/2024, 2:09 pm

» Victory Garden Reboot
by Scorpio Rising 3/22/2024, 11:53 am

» Mark's first SFG
by sanderson 3/22/2024, 11:43 am

» Commercial (bagged or bulk) compost question
by Mikesgardn 3/21/2024, 7:09 pm

» Think Spring 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/20/2024, 10:34 am

» Fire Ring / Round Raised Bed Planter
by sanderson 3/19/2024, 4:51 pm

» Galvanized Fire Ring for Rhubarb Raised Beds?
by OhioGardener 3/18/2024, 10:34 am

» Happy St. Patrick's Day
by Scorpio Rising 3/17/2024, 5:54 pm

» Happy Birthday!!
by Scorpio Rising 3/11/2024, 10:28 am

» What are you eating from your garden today?
by Scorpio Rising 3/10/2024, 8:38 pm

» Why I love Oregano in the garden.
by OhioGardener 3/10/2024, 8:16 am

» Comfrey
by OhioGardener 3/9/2024, 6:07 pm

» Sealing Barrels Flowers Struggling-Need Ideas
by Turan 3/9/2024, 3:09 pm

» Hello again from a slightly different part of Central PA!
by sanderson 3/9/2024, 1:46 pm

» Chicken manure compost
by Oopsiedaisy 3/8/2024, 7:56 pm

» Chinese Broccoli
by sanderson 3/7/2024, 10:28 pm

» Heat Mat Lifespan
by Scorpio Rising 3/7/2024, 9:33 am

» Now is The Time To Take Seed Inventory
by OhioGardener 3/6/2024, 4:36 pm

Google

Search SFG Forum

Strawberry Box

+17
Zephyros
miinva
Magwheels
aspiegardner
MasonGarden
boffer
Kabaju42
aptgardengirl
corrermucho
Wyldflower
Theresa
chocolatepop
rds1955
new2this
timwardell
choksaw
jjphoto
21 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/21/2010, 5:20 pm

Built this today with my friend's help. Bottom box is 5'X5'. Will start putting the mix together in the next week or so. That's my friend in the middle.

Strawberry Box Strawb10
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  choksaw 3/21/2010, 7:37 pm

deffinatly a new and interesting design ggod luck and keep us posted on how it works out btw does your friend need much watering??? he seems to be growing pretty well even without soil lol couldnt help it
choksaw
choksaw

Male Posts : 459
Join date : 2010-03-02
Age : 49
Location : New Port Richey FL.

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  timwardell 3/21/2010, 8:42 pm

So simple it's brilliant! Great design.
I may "borrow" your idea next year. I'd start out with bottom section - planting only in the corners and potatoes right in the middle. Once the potatoes sprouted, I'd add the second level and plant a different crop in the corners. Once the potatoes cleared that level, I'd add the third. Hmmm... my mind is buzzing with the possibilities. :drunken:
timwardell
timwardell

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 778
Join date : 2010-03-02
Location : Frisco, Texas

http://www.timwardell.com/gardening/

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  timwardell 3/21/2010, 8:44 pm

jjphoto wrote:Built this today with my friend's help. Bottom box is 5'X5'. Will start putting the mix together in the next week or so. That's my friend in the middle.
BTW, what are the dimensions of the middle and top boxes?
timwardell
timwardell

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 778
Join date : 2010-03-02
Location : Frisco, Texas

http://www.timwardell.com/gardening/

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  new2this 3/21/2010, 9:17 pm

Oh, that is so cool!!! I'm with you Tim; oh the possibilities!

Puh-leeese show more pix as this progresses.
avatar
new2this

Female Posts : 215
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 49
Location : southeast MN, zone 4a

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/21/2010, 9:27 pm

I can't remember the dimensions of the middle and top sections exactly, but if I remember correctly they're 43" and 30"... ish. I had them calculated at 42.5" and 30" in my plans, but I cut them just a tidge longer to make sure I didn't have any slippage and the other levels falling down into the lower levels.

Once I get my weed barrier down and my mix in, I'll take some small screws and tap them into the level underneath it. Probably not necessary for most people, but I have a Great Dane that loves to zoom around the yard when we go outside... one crash of hers into the box would spell disaster.
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  rds1955 3/24/2010, 9:39 pm

That is so Awesome!!!
rds1955
rds1955

Male Posts : 67
Join date : 2010-03-02
Age : 69
Location : Md's eastern Shore

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  chocolatepop 3/24/2010, 11:22 pm

AWESOME Strawberry Box Icon_eek .... I may "borrow" also
chocolatepop
chocolatepop

Female Posts : 768
Join date : 2010-03-11
Age : 44
Location : Flint Area, Michigan (zone 5a-5b)

http://chocolatepopsurbangarden.wordpress.com/

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Theresa 3/25/2010, 8:50 am

I LOVE it!! Strawberry Box Herz
Very eye catching and interesting !
I want one!! Strawberry Box Icon_bounce
avatar
Theresa

FOUNDER SFG forum 2009

certified SFG instructor

Female Posts : 211
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 70
Location : Illinois Z6

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Wyldflower 3/25/2010, 11:44 am

... wheels turning...

I definitely want to use this type of pyramid for strawberries... and then I thought it would be wonderful for an herb bed, as well!

Just starting with my first boxes, though, so this will probably be a 'next year' project.

~Carolyn
Wyldflower
Wyldflower

Female Posts : 530
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 72
Location : Colorado Springs, CO Zone 5b

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/25/2010, 2:55 pm

Got the "plans" scanned in and loaded up. Keep in mind these were sketched with just me in mind, so I apologize if some of it doesn't make sense. Also, I cut the middle and top tiers a little longer than the plan indicates (probably a 1/2") to make sure they wouldn't fall in.

The little dots are where I plan to put the plants.

www2.myplainview.com/jason/kmbt.pdf
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Theresa 3/28/2010, 3:38 pm

Thanks for sharing the plans!!
If the rain ever stops here, my husband is going to make one for me! Strawberry Box Icon_cheers
avatar
Theresa

FOUNDER SFG forum 2009

certified SFG instructor

Female Posts : 211
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 70
Location : Illinois Z6

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  corrermucho 3/28/2010, 4:13 pm

We finished making the strawberry boxes and we planted them. That is my 4 year old son Quenton who helped plant 50 plants. I hope they will grow and we will have strawberries in June!
Marc

Strawberry Box Quento11

Strawberry Box Strawb10


Last edited by corrermucho on 3/28/2010, 5:25 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : New photos)
corrermucho
corrermucho

Male Posts : 40
Join date : 2010-03-15
Age : 48
Location : Chino Valley, AZ--7A

http://www.cvsd.k12.az.us/~mmetz@cvsdstaff.us/

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/28/2010, 6:00 pm

Hey those look great! Got mine done today too...

Strawberry Box Img_0210
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Theresa 3/29/2010, 4:58 pm

When I got home from work today my husband ( I call him Bob) had mine made today! Strawberry Box Icon_bounce
I'm going to use mine for herbs, maybe a few flowers too.
Strawberry Box New



And jjphoto wanted to wish you a Strawberry Box Happybirthday
avatar
Theresa

FOUNDER SFG forum 2009

certified SFG instructor

Female Posts : 211
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 70
Location : Illinois Z6

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/29/2010, 6:40 pm

Thanks Theresa for the b-day wish! Wow your garden looks fantastic... can't wait to see how it comes along.
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  rds1955 3/29/2010, 7:04 pm

jjphoto wrote:Got the "plans" scanned in and loaded up. Keep in mind these were sketched with just me in mind, so I apologize if some of it doesn't make sense. Also, I cut the middle and top tiers a little longer than the plan indicates (probably a 1/2") to make sure they wouldn't fall in.

The little dots are where I plan to put the plants.

www2.myplainview.com/jason/kmbt.pdf

I Hope jjphoto doesn't mind my "touchup" to his sketch...

Strawberry Box Strawb10
rds1955
rds1955

Male Posts : 67
Join date : 2010-03-02
Age : 69
Location : Md's eastern Shore

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty WOW!

Post  aptgardengirl 3/29/2010, 11:52 pm

Awesome strawberry box and a beautiful garden Strawberry Box Icon_flower
avatar
aptgardengirl

Female Posts : 13
Join date : 2010-03-29
Age : 58
Location : San Antonio, TX

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  jjphoto 3/30/2010, 8:39 am

Thanks for making my sketch presentable. That looks a lot better.
jjphoto
jjphoto

Male Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 48

http://www.lifewithduchess.com

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Kabaju42 3/30/2010, 9:47 pm

Wow jjphoto, did you expect your box to become such a trend?
Kabaju42
Kabaju42

Male Posts : 249
Join date : 2010-03-03
Location : Salt Lake City, UT

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  boffer 3/30/2010, 10:09 pm

That's nice, Bob. Is that one of the perks of your job?
boffer
boffer

Male Posts : 7392
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 71
Location : yelm, wa, usa

http://boffer.us/

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  rds1955 3/30/2010, 10:56 pm

boffer wrote:That's nice, Bob. Is that one of the perks of your job?

Nay, thats just an old software program I've had for a few years, Microsoft Picture It! Vers 7.0...

My Job (Emergency Service/Public Safety Communications) consists of: Answering the Phone, Talking on the Radio, Surfing the Internet, (When I can sneak it...) and watching TV for 12 hour shifts...

It's an old photo program I've had for years and I'm surprised that it works with the Vista OS... Strawberry Box Fresse
rds1955
rds1955

Male Posts : 67
Join date : 2010-03-02
Age : 69
Location : Md's eastern Shore

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Pyramid Planter In Your Photo

Post  MasonGarden 4/19/2010, 11:37 am

Theresa,

What kind of planter is that in the background of your photo that is shaped like a pyramid? Did your husband make that one also? What is planted in it? It looks great in your garden!
MasonGarden
MasonGarden

Female Posts : 284
Join date : 2010-03-17
Location : Mason, OH

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Theresa 4/19/2010, 12:54 pm

Yes my husband did make the pyramid shaped planter, it has strawberry plants in it. He build it new this year and I didn't know how it would do for the strawberries, but they are doing excellent in it. There are 80 plants planted in it, plus 48 more planted in the SFG around it.
Here is what it looks like now, a view of all 4 sides.
Strawberry Box Strawberries4-18-10otherside

Strawberry Box Strawberries4-18-10

Looks like were going to have some strawberries this year! Strawberry Box Icon_biggrin

A link to the free plans to make it Strawberry pyramid tree
avatar
Theresa

FOUNDER SFG forum 2009

certified SFG instructor

Female Posts : 211
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 70
Location : Illinois Z6

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty awesome

Post  aspiegardner 4/29/2010, 7:24 am

Okay now I have to figure out how to build one of these for this year's garden. I will put the strawberries in the bottom and herbs in the rest.

Big thanks for sharing.
avatar
aspiegardner

Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-04-29
Location : sterling colorado

Back to top Go down

Strawberry Box Empty Re: Strawberry Box

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum