Have you looked at the batteries they use in like data closets for the UPS's? That might fit in the box for you. I finally got around to mowing my lawn for the first time this year. As I was walking by my old garden I noticed that there was a small clump of garlic growing that I had planted a few years ago. I might give it a bit and see what happens with it.
RE: Fertilizing and watering the garlic fields