Why Red Cedar
When we build a garden box, the first question I get is usually about the material. “Why cedar instead of the composite stuff I see at the big box store?…
Beautiful, Edible Gardens
for Your Home
Custom garden box design, installation, and expert consulting — rooted in Zone 8b expertise.
What We Do
Garden Consulting
Expert guidance for your edible garden, tailored to Zone 8b's unique growing conditions.
Learn More →Custom Garden Boxes
Handcrafted Western Red Cedar raised beds in any size or configuration for your space.
Learn More →Planting & Setup
Soil prep, planting plans, starter plants, and irrigation — your garden, ready to grow.
Learn More →Not Just a Garden —
A Complete Growing System
Most companies sell you a box or give you advice. 8B does both. We design and handcraft custom cedar garden beds for your exact space, then teach you everything you need to grow food successfully in the Pacific Northwest.
It's craftsmanship meets expertise — and that combination is what makes our clients succeed.
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Our Most Popular Packages
The Kitchen Garden
$3,497–$4,997
- 90-minute on-site consultation
- 2–3 custom cedar raised beds
- Premium soil mix & starter plants
- Custom Zone 8b planting plan
The Backyard Harvest
$6,997–$9,997
- Full garden design & consultation
- 4–6 custom cedar raised beds
- Soil, planting & drip irrigation
- 2 garden coaching sessions
The Full Harvest Estate
$12,000+
- Complete edible landscape transformation
- Custom beds, trellises & paths
- Full irrigation system
- Ongoing seasonal coaching
Rooted in Maple Valley
Read the Full Story →“8B started with a grandmother named Emaline Bellesen and a garden in Maple Valley, Washington. She believed in eating fresh food from home. Now we bring that care, joy, and health to families across the greater Seattle area.”
What Our Clients Say
— Happy Client, Kent, WA“8B transformed our backyard into a beautiful, productive garden. We harvested tomatoes, peppers, and herbs all summer long.”
— Happy Client, Renton, WA“The custom raised beds are stunning and the coaching sessions gave us the confidence to actually succeed as gardeners.”
— Happy Client, Auburn, WA“Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping people grow food. Highly recommend.”
Free: The Zone 8b Starter Guide
Everything you need to know about growing food in the Pacific Northwest — what to plant, when to plant it, and how to set yourself up for success.
From the Garden
Beginner Mistakes
I’ve been working with first-time gardeners for a few years now, and the same mistakes keep coming up. Not because people are careless or lazy, but because gardening intuition often…
Soil Health
I’ve worked with hundreds of home gardeners at this point, and I’ve noticed a pattern: the ones with thriving, productive gardens aren’t necessarily the ones with the most experience or…