Square Foot Raised Garden Beds
We were able to put these two 4 foot square raised garden beds together this weekend. It was an easy project for the kids to help with; and they will be able to plant whatever they want in them this spring.
Make a Garden "Bed" Out of an Old Bed Frame
This guide is about how to make a garden "bed" out of an old bed frame. A bed frame can make a defined raised garden space, and look cute, too.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
This short video series from the National Gardening Association teaches you how to make as simple, frugal and effective raised garden bed. Check out the related videos for the additional steps and more raised garden bed tips.
Make Small Raised Beds from Old Tires
Small raised garden beds save energy, water, and growing medium! Looking for ways to conserve energy and not dig more than I have to, I covered a large rectangular area with old garden cloth, large pieces of corrugated cardboard etc.
Building Wheelchair Accessible Raised Beds
In the summer of 2011, I had raised beds made to accommodate a wheelchair and my short arm width necessary to reach across to weed. They have landscape fabric to control weeds on the bottom, a layer of sod face down, then layers of newspaper and leaves that will decompose and on top, regular soil.
Making a Raised Veggie Bed from an Old Fridge
Can you turn an old fridge into a raised veggie bed? I would need to put drainage holes in the back and lay it back on ground. What are potential hazards?
This is a guide about building raised beds. There are a variety of reasons to build raised garden beds, from poor soil to creating a more orderly garden space.
Raised Beds Using Cardboard Boxes
This year I want to try raised beds in my garden, but I don't want to spend any money on purchasing the wood necessary to make them, plus all the work involved. So I came up with this idea - why not use cardboard boxes from the grocery stores?
Planting a Garden in Old Tires
Old tire gardening again, not getting much feedback yet. I thought of using a pool liner, but after looking up PVC I decided the rubber might be safer. But I just might do heavy aluminum foil. It is not very tough, but you don't have to touch it after placing.
I'd like to see some pictures of various raised veggie garden beds you have made from recycled wood or other recycled items. The ones I see in books and on line aren't recycled items (but rather made of recycled materials).
Directions for Building Simple Raised Beds
There are several advantages to using raised beds when gardening. They provide excellent drainage, warm soil earlier in the spring, prevent soil compaction, maximize yields in a minimum amount of space, and they can be built to any height.
The Rewards of Gardening in Raised Beds
Raised beds pack a lot of growing power into a small space. They provide an excellent growing environment for all types of plants including vegetables, flowers, herbs, and berries, as well as offering gardeners ways to overcome a variety of difficult growing conditions.
Are Raised Beds Better for a Vegetable Garden?
My late husband was the vegetable gardener, he passed away last yr. My daughter tried to do some in his honor but it didn't work out. I would like to try again with a few that we enjoy, like tomatoes, peppers, onions, potatoes, etc.
Here is my raised garden.
