Think Outside the Box

There are a million uses for a box in my garden; compost bin, plant stand, tool box, temporary planter, wood carrier, branch holder, flower holder, harvest container, impromptu chair - the list goes on and on. Then there are all the things you can make with a box shape; raised beds, cold frames, garden art framing, fences, A-frame climbers, shelves, gates and much more. So imagine my delight in finding this Mother Earth News article on 'How to Make a Box', it is a basic article to make a basic box that you can use to build a multitude of things in your garden. See what you can come up with.