Joni’s Garden Box Workshop: Build Your First Small Garden Box

A beginner‑friendly, hands‑on workshop where you’ll use real tools to assemble a small garden box that you can use right away to grow your own flowers, herbs and vegetables at home.

What you'll get in this workshop.

Get a 2‑hour, small‑group, in‑person workshop with Joni where you'll cut, assemble, and finish a small garden box, then head home ready to place it, fill it, and start your own little garden.

What you’ll learn in this 2‑hour workshop

• How to design a simple raised garden box that fits your space
• How to safely use basic tools to cut and assemble your garden box
• How to choose lumber and materials that will last through the seasons
• How to put your box together step by step, even as a complete beginner
• Where to place your box at home for light, drainage, and access
• What you’ll need to buy later to fill and plant your new garden box

Your $97 Garden Box Workshop ticket includes:

• 2‑hour, in‑person, hands‑on workshop with Joni
• Step‑by‑step guidance to build one raised garden box frame
• Use of all tools and workshop materials during the class
• A simple checklist of what to purchase later (soil, compost, plants, etc.)
• Tips on placing your box and planning your first planting at home
• Time for Q&A about your space and what you’d like to grow

This is for you if…

• You’ve dreamed of growing your own veggies but feel stuck on how to start
• You want a raised bed but feel intimidated by the building part
• You don’t have much (or any) experience using tools or assembling things
• You’re happy to fill and plant the box later but want help making it right
• You learn best by doing, with someone showing you each step in person

When & where

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: 1747 Talkeetna Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99508

What to bring (and what we provide)

All tools and materials for building the garden box frame are provided for you during the workshop.

You’re welcome to bring:

• A notebook and pen
• Photos or measurements of the spot where you’d like your garden box to go
• Closed‑toe shoes and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dusty

After the workshop, you’ll take your box home to place, fill, and plant it on your own timeline. No prior building or gardening experience is required.

FAQs

Question 1: Will we be filling the box with soil and planting during the workshop?
Answer: No. In this workshop, we focus entirely on building the garden box itself. You’ll leave with a finished box and a clear checklist of what to buy and how to fill and plant it at home.

Question 2: I’ve never built anything before. Will I be able to keep up?
Answer: Yes. This workshop is designed for beginners. I walk you through each step, explain the tools, and help you with any part that feels intimidating.

Question 3: How will I know what to buy to fill and plant the box later?
Answer: You’ll leave with a simple list of recommended materials (soil, compost, etc.) and beginner‑friendly plant ideas, so you can set up and plant your box confidently at home.