The Internet’s #1 downloaded planter box plans.
Welcome Fellow Gardener.
If you love veggies, tomatoes, and the farm-to-table movement, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve taken everything I know about vegetable gardening, especially in tight, urban spaces, and put it into these plans so you can build your own planter.
Please read on to learn more, download my DIY planter box plans and watch videos with gardening tips and tricks to get the most out of your new planter box.
Download Loni Stark’s Vegetable Planter Box Plans
These are my popular plans from the planter box project as profiled in Venturing into Vegetable Gardening.
After searching all over the place for plans that met my criteria for size, robustness and design, I finally decided I would have to design my own vegetable planter. It was worth the effort. I love it!
What you get:
- Full plans including diagrams, and tips
- Step-by-step DIY instructions
- Complete materials list
- All in one convenient and easy to understand PDF
What you get:After you complete the purchase, you will receive the PDF plans right away, so you can get started on your project asap! Thank you for your support.
If you have any issues with the download, please email: [email protected].
I hope you find these plans as useful as I have and that you and your family enjoy many years of great vegetables, herbs, flowers and everything else that will thrive in this planter box.
Happy Gardening!
Loni Stark
Video: Protect your veggies from critters
Video: Some fertilizer tips
Video: On soil and planting
I love this photo…
Cuteness alert! Jeff emailed me this cute shot with his son, assembling a planter box with my plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the planter box?
The plans produce a sturdy raised planter box designed for urban spaces — large enough for a productive vegetable garden but compact enough for patios, decks, and small backyards. Full dimensions are included in the PDF download.
What type of wood should I use?
Cedar or redwood are recommended because they're naturally rot-resistant and ideal for outdoor garden use. Pressure-treated lumber also works but is not recommended for growing edible plants due to chemical treatments.
How long does it take to build?
Most people complete the planter box in about 3-4 hours with basic tools. The step-by-step plans make the process straightforward even for beginning DIYers.
What tools do I need?
You'll need a drill/driver, a saw (circular or hand saw), a tape measure, and a square. No specialized woodworking tools are required — this project is designed for everyday DIYers.
Can I grow vegetables in this planter box?
Absolutely! This planter was specifically designed for vegetable gardening. Tomatoes, peppers, herbs, lettuce, squash, and many other vegetables thrive in raised planter boxes. The depth provides excellent root space and the raised design improves drainage.
How do I get the plans after purchase?
After completing your secure checkout via Stripe, you will receive the PDF plans for immediate download. If you have any issues, email [email protected].
What Next
After you’ve built the planter, the real fun begins… check out some of my healthy garden-inspired recipes using links below. Okay, so maybe they’re not exactly “farm-to-table”, but the next best thing: “yard-to-table.” I make fresh salads, tomato dishes, use the herbs while I cook. I also admit that on more than one occasion I’ve simply pulled off a veggie and enjoyed a quick, unadulterated snack.
Perfect tomatoes, perfect recipe
See article here: Perfect tomatoes, perfect recipe
‘Much ado about radishes’ Roasted Root Vegetable Recipe
See article here: ‘Much ado about radishes’ Roasted Root Vegetable Recipe
