We start with good clean cedar. Cedar is well suited for this sort of work because it’s both safe for growing food and lives well outside. That said, you should understand that the cedar starts out a sort of golden color and, if outside, over time, will turn a grayish silver. You can treat cedar to keep the golden color but our strong preference is to leave the wood natural and let you make the choice about introducing any preservatives.
The hardware used in a planter needs to, obviously, resist rust. There are a couple of choices, galvanized and stainless steel. Galvanized works but there’s some concern about using metal treated this way. Stainless steel is the safer alternative.
If you select a lined planter (which helps keep the soil in if you’re gardening on a patio or deck) the liner is an organic fabric – safe for use with your plants.
The planters are lovingly assembled in our small shop in Lake Forest Park for you and your garden.
Happy Harvests!
Don & darci