Building Gardening Box #2

So, are we ready for box number two? (here's box #1) I'm really getting into planting my seeds and looking after them each day. Naturally I want more space to grow in! So, we gathered our last scraps of wood and got to making a second one, an improved one I think in terms of looks and design...

We didn't have exactly the same boards to use this time, only 1x3s and a bottom board. So instead of primarily using nails, we drilled holes and used dowels here (which I thought seemed a bit too ambitious when master carpenter husband suggested it, but I must admit it wasn't too bad and it looks really nice too!)

Bang, bang, bang. Some of the wood split a little when drilling into, but that's really not a big deal. After all we're making boxes to hold dirt, not fancy furniture...

We also layed the boards in more of a criss-cross design here for strength primarily. But I also think it looks really nice.

Drilling holes...

And then we also added little support pieces in the corners which we did nail into. Overall it made for a rather sturdy structure. Oh, and we put little feet on it too, to make sure it will sit off the ground a bit.

I love the way this one came out. A bit cleaner in design I think. I also love how it was basically free since it was made of left-over scrap wood, now aren't those the best projects!