I think those are pretty cool. Maybe my dogs would actually stay out of something like that ;)

We are going to make one for lettuce, baby spinach, etc. I am hoping it will solve a problem we have. We don't have a semi shady spot to grow greens. As soon as the hot weather comes everything bolts. We are hoping we can move the table from full sun to semi shade and see if that helps.

Also maybe it will keep the voles out of it.

Looks pretty cool. Like a raised bed with legs...lol

cool!

I have about 12 containers that are 16x24x8 inches that I have up on a table, it's really really nice and easy to reach, and I'm not even old yet :)

This table was also featured on Martha Stewart and a couple of suggestions were to make it with 2X8s if you want to grow larger vegetables. Another put it on wheels to make it easier to move. There's also some vegetable suggestions.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=43374f3f6c930210VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&rsc=ts_Homepage_Homepage

These boxes can be filled with a 50/50 mix of compost and soiless mix. Does anyone know the reason that composted manure can't be used?

Please disregard the last question. I posted it on momma s post and for some reason couldn't find it. I think I need new glasses. lol

Here is a link that might be useful: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/contain/msg0416182730794.html?7

Salad table...I've been using an old sweater box. It works great. For outdoors, I suppose, you'd have to drill holes in the bottom for drainage. On my indoor setup, I have a vinyl table cloth liner with holes in it.

To water, I just raise the liner flap and pour the water between the liner and the inside of the sweater box. Water sits between the box and liner and as the plants draw up the water from the bottom.

Not sure how food safe vinyl is. So as of tonight, I'm switching to water bottles - 1 plant per bottle.

For lettuce, I didn't have much success with 1/3 Perlite, 1/3 potting mix, 1/3 peat. The plants get a few leaves, wilt and die. Not sure why.

vrkelley I am fairly new at this myself. I did try starting lettuces inside last year. I tried making a mix using what was on hand. I mixed some regular potting soil with perlite and had a hard time with the moisture level. They got too wet and didn't dry out well leading to mold, then they wilted and died. When I switched to pro mix (a seed starting medium) I didn't have anymore failures.

I am not sure if that is what is happening to you, but just a thought. Good Luck.

Great idea. Thanks.

never-give-up I got the same results that you stated. The perlite turned green with algae.

The perlite turns green in containers that I fertilize more than others it seems.

I am growing lettuce in 5:1:1 bark:peat:perlite and it is probably 30% larger than the lettuce in compost amended with bark.

1/3 peat is Too much. It will hold too much water too long and compact over time.