A narrow planter box that fits where a full raised bed will not. At 28 by 9.5 by 10 in it takes up under a foot of depth, yet the interior still gives 26 by 7.5 by 8.5 in of soil rated to 88 lbs, which is a long run of planting in a strip rather than a block. Flowers, fruits, herbs, vegetables and succulents all suit that shape, and the box works indoors as readily as out. Water handling is built into the base rather than left to chance. Drainage holes let surplus water leave and pull air in behind it, so the soil column breathes instead of compacting into a wet mass, and the included bed liner sits between soil and timber to hold the fill in place, which keeps loose soil from washing out through the joints and leaving a mess underneath. When a plant needs more root depth than 8.5 in, the bottom panel detaches and the box opens to whatever it stands on. Pine is the material throughout, chosen for its resistance to warping so the box holds square rather than bowing at the long sides once it is loaded and wet. The craftsmanship is finished carefully enough that the edges are splinter-free, which matters on a box handled from both long sides. It weighs 8.5 lbs, goes together without fuss, and suits a patio, a balcony or a garden border equally.