Something new shows up in our Earthbox all the time!
Now we have more tomatoes. There’s three in total.
Three tomatoes on our Earthbox
And, perhaps more exciting, we have baby squash!!
Baby squash in the Earthbox
Our Earthbox is growing!
November 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A picturesque update of our Earthbox adventure!
These are the latest pictures of our Earthbox bounty. It’s very rewarding to see the fruits of our labor from the last 1 1/2 months.
Gardening has proven to be a great family activity–the kids enjoying watering the plants and checking on the plants.
More squash flowers in our Earthbox
Our Earthbox's first tomato
Anyone know what to do about the powdery residue on the squash plants?
Our Earthbox
November 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
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
