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i'm smitten.

i assume these can't be used indoors? the drainage holes just seem to drip down and out.

I was all excited about these until I saw the price. Great idea, just can't fit it into our budget.

A delicious DIY prospect!

I have a barren (paved) back garden I would love to stock up with these, but I'm mystified about why plastic tubs with wheels should cost $200 . I intend to hack the hell out of this idea, though - anyone know a source for reasonably priced garden planters?

Cool looking planters. The top right photo though... ~6 tomato plants in a container that small and shallow? Seems like they're marketing to urbanites with no idea of how to grow food but maybe want to give the appearance that they do because 'organic' and 'local' are all the rage currently. Or, maybe I'm just cynical. I agree though that this would be a great DIY project.

I saw these a while ago and then thought I might be able to use these standing coolers http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1790282&cp=2568445.2598558.2614192&parentPage=family to accomplish the same elevated garden goal. The price point is much better, but still not ideal.

Coincidentally, I just spent the day planting my potted vegetable garden. I'm a pretty avid gardener, so I had alot of big pots around, but what works the best is half whiskey barrels. You could even put them on wheels yourself! Granted they are big and round, so you do need some space. you can get whiskey barrels at Loews or Home Depot. Loews is where I would start.
The tubs above are totally impractical because they are too small. AND those pictures are crazy! Is that like three tomato plants I see planted in there. you'd be lucky to be able to grow one. Tomatoes have enormous root systems. The only thing that might work is an herb garden, but they do you really need that dumb thing for $200?
Anyways, whiskey barrels! They cost between $20 and $35. But if you're doing tomatoes, one per pot.

This looks pretty similar. For about half the price.

Earthboxes, while not raised up, have casters for moving them about. About $50 a kit.

I like Earthboxes too, and the price is much better. Plus, they are self watering, so you don't have to worry about them as often.

These remind me of an old bathtub on wheels... which is both cool and a little bit ugly at the same time.

Although I can't find one at a great price yet...sand and water tables for children might be a good option here. They have drain plus and are often on wheels.