Project Garden Box - 3'x3' DIY Self-Watering Garden Kit

Name: Project Garden Box - 3'x3' DIY Self-Watering Garden Kit
Brand: LifeSpace Gardens
SKU: LSG-PGB-3X3
Price: 389.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

$389.49 CAD

The perfect kit for DIY-ers! This kit comes with our patented SIPs self-watering system and everything you need to build your own garden. It is the simplest, easiest way to start growing your own food at home.

Assemble in under an hour. Water once a week. Fresh food for a lifetime!

Includes

9 - SIPs (1'x1' each)
8 - Cedar side panels
1 - FoodSafe Liner cut and folded to size
1 - WaterStem & FloatGauge
1 - OverFlow
8 - Corner Bracket Rods

Instructions

Unbox and build your Project Garden Box

Specifications

Full Exterior ( L x W x H ) : 38" x 38" x 16"

Growing Space (sqft) : 9

Soil Depth (inches) : 12

Unplanted Weight ( Lbs ) : ~ 35

Soil Capacity ( Litres ) : ~ 255

Reservoir Capacity ( Litres ) : ~ 63

Shipping

North America : Canada / USA shipping service selected at checkout.
Shop Pickup (free) : LifeSpace Gardens Showroom, North Vancouver

The biggest reason most gardens fail... is water.

LifeSpace Gardens overcome this challenge by emulating the water tables found in all the most abundant natural environments. This technique is know as sub-irrigation and creates the ideal growing conditions for long term sustainability, convenience and growing success.

Save more than 80% of the water consumed by traditional techniques
Reduce maintenance from daily to weekly - or less
Improve yields and grow healthier plants

Our patented food safe Self-Watering System will also:

Sequester Rain Water
Help you overcome droughts
Remove the guess work around watering
Eliminate mess and offer drainage control
Add 2-3x the lifespan to you garden by protecting it from rot

LifeSpace Wood Finishes

LifeSpace Gardens Guarantee

Your LifeSpace Garden is crafted out of Western Red Cedar, harvested from the forests of British Columbia. The natural characteristics and high oil content of this beautiful wood makes it ideal to use outside and withstand the seasonal elements. Cedar, like all natural materials, will season uniquely and accrue it own natural patina and character over time. Small cracks, silvering, knot holes and weathering are all part of this natural process. However, with proper care, your garden can last a lifetime.

The LifeSpace Guarantee takes this natural process to mind. The wood will age, but the craftsmanship will remain. We guarantee the structural integrity of your LifeSpace Garden & the functioning of your GardenWell sub-irrigation system.

10 year Warranty:

Heirloom Planter

Artifex Planter

Elevated Heirloom Planter

Elevated Artifex Planter

5 year Warranty:

ProjectGarden Box DIY Kit

LowRider

HighRise

Canopy

SaladBar

Process and Exclusions

We reserve the right to replace or repair as required. Issues we can help with, but not included in the warranty: improper installation or assembly when not performed by a LifeSpace certified installer, puncturing of the liner, aesthetic imperfections, cracking or checking of the wood as it seasons, wood finish/stain, castors or wheels, damage during moving or installation and wood rot from lack of basic maintenance or improper installation.

Please forward any questions or concerns to info@lifespacegardens.com.

Return Policy:

Within 7 days you can return your LowRider, HighRise, SaladBar, Canopy, or Project Garden Box – no questions asked for a full purchase credit. Gardens must be in new condition, and original packaging. Returns can be sent to #8 - 262 E Esplanade, North Vancouver BC, Canada. V7L 1A3. The cost of shipping is not covered in our return policy.

Our GardenWell Kits and custom built garden models, such as: Heirloom, Artifex, Elevated Heirloom/Artfiex, Harvest Table, and any CondoFarm with engraving or custom finishing are built and assembled to order and not eligible for return and deposits non-refundable.

Free Shop Pick Up

Free pick up is offered on all our products from our 1st Street location. Our Shop is conveniently located in the Lower Lonsdale light industrial area, close to the Shipyards and Lonsdale Quay.

Pickup Location: LifeSpace Planter Pickups
#6 – 259 East 1st Street
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Call ahead to confirm open hours: 604 770 3090

Shipping

Almost all of our products can be shipped across Canada and to the lower 48 States of USA.

For our smaller gardens such as: LowRider, HighRise and Canopy, shipping is calculated as part of the check out process.

For our larger gardens such as: Artifex and Heirloom, a custom shipping quote is required, and is part of the "Request a Quote" process.

Delivery & Installation

For our local clientele, gardens can be delivered directly to you by the LifeSpace Team.

We offer both Residential and Commercial installation services throughout the Vancouver area complete with our premium living soil, organic veggie seeds and seedlings, and can provide garden planning and season long support.

Edible Gardens, Foodscaping and Urban Agriculture are our specialty!

9 Steps to SIP Success

Install the Liner

Each SIP Kit's waterproof liner is cut and folded to fit perfectly inside your garden; simply unfold and secure around the top rim. Once installed, it protects the wood from moisture and forms the watertight reservoir essential for sub-irrigation.

Install the Overflow

The overflow is installed level with the top of the reservoir, allowing excess water to escape. Your garden can never be overwatered, and roots never get waterlogged.

Clip SIPs and Install

Individual SIPs are clipped together in the shape of your garden and installed onto the garden floor. Their unique design will separate and support the soil on top, create a hidden water reservoir underneath, and wick water up to quench thirsty roots!

Install the WaterStem

Select your corner and install the WaterStem into that SIP. This will allow water to pass down through the soil and fill the water reservoir when required - which you will easily know by looking at the Hummingbird Float Gauge!

Fill the SIPs

Fill each SIP wick with Vermiculite to initiate strong wicking action from the reservoir with a material that won't break down over time. Alternately, you can use straight peat moss or coco coir - choose coco coir if possible as the more sustainable alternate!

Fill with Soil

Proper soil is key for plant health - and effective water wicking from the reservoir. Wicking happens from the "capillary action" of peat moss or coco coir fibers in the soil - so choose a container blend or potting mix that has these ingredients.

Plant

Wet the soil thoroughly from the top to kickstart capillary action. Then...plant your garden! Top water daily until your seeds or starts are established, and roots are a few inches deep to start drinking from the moist soil below.

Fill the reservoir

Pull the Hummingbird Float Gauge all the way out and start filling the reservoir below through the WaterStem. Don't be surprised if it takes a while - it can be 10 minutes or more with larger gardens! Stop when you see water coming out of the Overflow. Your reservoir is topped up. Reinsert the Float Gauge. You're all done!

Watch your Garden Grow!

With daily watering removed from your task list, you can just sit back and watch your garden grow happy, healthy plants. and be ready to harvest any food crops when its time! Just keep an eye on your Hummingbird float and fill up when its time...to make sure she stays 'floating' above the WaterStem. Happy Harvesting!

Carmen T.

It took me a while to get this set up (I had to hunt down someone who owns a staple gun I could borrow) but today I finally got my garlic into the garden. This is my fourth Life Space Garden - that's how much I love them! They're handsome and functional...two of my favourite adjectives!

Erin P.

This self watering raised bed is the only way to go! I always know when I need to add water to the reservoir thanks to the hummingbird indicator. My plants always get the exact amount of moisture they need. Everything is flourishing, I can’t wait till harvest time.

This garden is so amazing it takes care of itself! I can’t get over how well everything is growing. My peas grew so tall I had to create an archway for them. All my plants get exactly what they need, I’m not worrying about over or under watering anything. I’ll have an amazing harvest of garlic, onions, carrots, lettuce, snow peas, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn.

Having a self watering raised bed is absolutely amazing! Every plant gets exactly what it needs, nothing is over or under watered. This year I’m growing garlic, onions, carrots, lettuce, snow peas, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn. This garden is so amazing it almost takes care of itself.

Teresa H.

I built a new garden with 9 beds that are roughly 2'x8', and had the custom kits made. I only water once a week, using my rain barrels. I love these systems. They save water, and time. My plants are thriving because they are fed from the bottom up. I was late getting started because of renovations, but my plants quickly grew and are full now. I am working on my fall and winter planting now.

Joan B.

This has been my happiest experience growing tomatoes in a planter. I love having the ability to move the plants to the sunniest location on our patio, and, as you see by the photo there’s an amazing crop of tomatoes, interplanted with basil. The soil provided is nutrient-rich, and I added a few inches of mulch to keep moisture in the soil, and filled the 'trough' with water every three days or so………so easy!

Korey J.

My husband built me these amazing boxes and we fitted them with the SIP system.

Bethony

Our school has had 12 Lifespace garden beds for just over a year and everything we’ve grown has flourished more than we ever thought thanks to the design of these beds. Through the fall and winter, we barely had to fill the reservoirs, and in the spring and summer it’s so easy to tell when they need water. We are so happy we installed these beds - easy enough for our Gr 6, 7, and 8 students to put together themselves!

Amy M.

We LOVE our LifeSpace SIP planters! We ordered four 2’ x 4’ kits and built these custom planters. The bottom, sides and ends of the planters are insulated with 1 1/2” rigid foam and we also built ‘Greenhouse Toppers’ to enable both an early start and a late finish to extend our short growing season in Alberta. The ‘Greenhouse Tops’ have wax hinges that automatically open as the day warms up and close again when it cools at night. As the plants grow and summer arrives the ‘Greenhouse Tops’ can be removed. The whole unit is built on a pallet-style base so if an early frost is threatens, we can use our Bobcat to move the whole planter into the garage! All of the plants are doing great and we have only had to refill with water twice so far this season! We plan to build more over the winter.

James J.

After 7 weeks, directly seeded. Swiss chard, spinach and arigula, plus a sunflower for show. Not a lot of sun at this spot, but they still grow very well, as advertised!

SHAWN D.

The Garden Box has been a great addition to our yard, and the self-watering system kept our plants alive during last summer's heat wave.

Urszula W.

We love our planter! It took a while to arrive, but that’s understandable given that this is a small business and we had it shipped to Toronto. Better communication about the delta would have been appreciated. It was easy to put together, and so easy to look after. After 3 weeks, we ate bok-choy and kale. The garden is flourishing; the picture/GIF shows almost 4 weeks growth. While I water our other planters every couple of days, we only have to refill our SIP planter once a week, if that. Looking forward to harvesting tomatoes, peppers and carrots, and more kale!