Make a Windowbox of Herbs and Lettuce

When to Start: any time
At Its Best: spring or summer
Time to Complete: 4 hours

Materials Needed:

• herbs and small lettuce plants
• drill, saw and tape measure
• 2" self-tapping screws
• treated lumber

• battens (about 1/2" thick)
• copper anti-slug tape
• 1/2" roofing tacks
• compost

Measure Wood

Decide on the length of your windowbox and buy pieces of wood long enough to make two sides, two ends and a base, and mark them out.

Enlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - How to Grow Practically Everything © 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited

Cut Into Lengths

Double-check the measurements and cut out the pieces. To create straight cuts and a neater finish, support both ends of the lumber as you saw.

Enlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - How to Grow Practically Everything © 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited

Screw Sides Together

Use self-tapping screws to attach one side piece to an end piece; two screws should be enough. If the wood is hard, drill small pilot holes first. Repeat with the other side and end pieces. Screw the two sections together.

Enlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - How to Grow Practically Everything © 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited