Gardening with minimal fuss is possible with an Earthbox

About a month ago, we planted an Earthbox. This has been a long time coming–I’ve wanted one of these since they were invented. Since we live so close to the inventor’s store, it seemed silly not to have one.

I’ve endured countless stories about how fruitful they are. Basil, eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, and more seem to thrive in the box. These vegetables are gorgeous! I went to the store about 3 times. I looked at the plants, the seeds, and the different boxes. I hemmed and hawed. Finally, I took the plunge and purchased. Finally!

We picked out yellow squash and orange grape tomato seedlings. The kids and I followed the store’s directions and filled in the fertilizer and dirt. We carefully put on the plastic cover and planted them opposite each other, at the ends of the box. And then I watered dutifully.

Now, one of the reasons it took me so long to buy the Earthbox is that I am terrible with plants and gardens. I have tried and failed before. I decided this had to work, if it’s working for everyone else. And low and behold…we have plants! And today, a squash flower. Below is how the Earthbox is looking, about one month after planted.

Leave me a comment and let me know what are you growing in your Earthbox.

Our Earthbox, one month into growing