Comments on: Cute Idea: Recycled Crate Planter Boxes

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By: Willi

Willi — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:16:12 +0000

You can rub linseed oil on them, but they will eventually rot.

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:00:23 +0000

I love this idea. Do you line the boxes with anything to keep them from rotting? I really enjoy hearing you on the KUOW gardening show!

By: Willi

Willi — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:03:11 +0000

Jaspenelle–You can try finding free crates from a local wine vendor or liquor store. Cases of wine often come packaged in wooden crates. Also, bulbs sometimes come in wooden crates, too. So if you see any packaged this way at the nursery, ask if they’ll give the crates to you when the bulbs have sold.

By: Justine

Justine — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:14:21 +0000

I too am a sucker for wooden crates AND zinnias! Lovely!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:35:15 +0000

I love plantings that are in nontraditional containers. Both pictures are lovely!

By: Jaspenelle Stewart

Jaspenelle Stewart — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:22:29 +0000

I adore wooden crates too but everywhere I see them they cost a small fortune and yet everyone I know who uses them seems to obtain them for free. Right place at the right time I guess?

Those are gorgeous zinnias, but then I am a total sucker for anything that bright and cheerful.

By: gardenmentor

gardenmentor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:54:05 +0000

Willi it was fantastic sitting in the garden with you and enjoying cocktails and your tales of Cuba. Dare I admit it? Zinnias could very well be my favorite flower (and that’s saying something)! I’m loving this wooden planter and hope to add more to my garden soon!