Do I need CASTERS when ordering new EB for today's expiring sale 7/30/12?

[carolg]

Today is deadline for 3 for $88 plus s/h deal.

Debating order without the casters, add on later or what?  Ideas? 

$18 approximately shipping!

Thanks.
carolg
zone 4

[potatohead]

Is it an extra $18.00 just to ship the casters?

[carolg]

Oh, my. Thanks.  That makes decision easier! Faster too. Think price is a goodie?  Haven't check amazon yet. 

[baileyj]

Carole,
I have 36 boxes and 31 sets of casters....they are useful when moving boxes on sidewalks and hard surfaces.  Most of mine are on grass and it still works fairly well, I just don't move them much once set up on the grass.
I have read here it makes the boxes less stable with the wheels--ie more prone to tipping over in high winds etc..
I have not had an issue with that.
The only ones I do not have wheels for were boxes that I ordered a few years ago on a special because there was a problem with where the holes were placed.
Many EBers...do not use casters....I do find them helpful !
Good luck...
Judi

[carolg]

Wow, you all.  You made my decision so easy.  No casters. I have them on the dirt but really on flagstones. 

I am not sure how much it would cost to ship the casters. 

Thanks.  Off to place order. 

Judi I don't need them to tip over.  The wind here can get them so I have a thick pipe near each box to  hold it back from falling.  What do grow in your boxes?  What area?  Here Denver, CO so limited growing season.

I appreciate you all!

carolg
zone5

[baileyj]

Carol,
I am in Zone --Maryland outside Annapolis...I have not had a problem with my boxes being blown over where I live but I have read here about it being a problem.
I am planning to move on the water next year and wind is an issue on the water....I will probably be removing some of my casters when I set up boxes at the new house.  Always a challenge...but that is what keeps us young  

I try to keep as many boxes working all year as possible...in low seasons (late fall/winter) about 10 and all 36 during the summer/prime season.
Spring--(Late Feb-April), Spinach, beets, lettuce, end of my garlic and shallots
Summertime--(May-August), cucumbers, peppers, melons, beans
Fall into Winter--(Sept.-Feb) , beets, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic and shallots planted in November.  I overwinter all in late fall and harvest in early Spring.

I also have 3 boxes in berries, 2 blue and had tried elderberries in one this summer, but they floundered and I pulled the one that survived (planted 2 plants)....a shame...I love elderberries so I guess I will ground plant them.

Eb's have made it so much easier to garden for me...I have loved to garden my whole life and don't plan to stop anytime soon...
In zone 5 you could grow lots of things like cole crops and beets...they are among my favorites.

I keep trying to grow beets in the summer....not very successful !!
Keep us posted on your success....
Judi

[cushman350]

Carol,

I keep trying to grow beets in the summer....not very successful !!
Keep us posted on your success....
Judi

Cool place and low nitrogen fert. Tried eating the tender young tops?
You can eat both roots and tops; and the foliage, sometimes ruffled and often tinged with red, turns heads in any garden. Beets like cool weather; in USDA zone 8 and warmer, grow them as a winter or spring crop.

Read more: How to Grow Beets | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2004_grow-beets.html#ixzz22KBKAEB0

[baileyj]

I am just in denial about beets being a cool weather crop !!!
 
I love beets and just keep trying....

thanks for the info...I will read and try to hold off...

and stop being disappointed when they do not grow well when it is 95 degrees !!
Judi

[carolg]

Judi, thanks.  I know beets love cool temperatures. For me having the playground acreage I would plant in ground. Same with carrots in zone 4 here.

carolg