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How much money can I expect to spend on soil for raised garden beds?

I would like to build 3-4 beds which will probably be about 8×4 and 12 inches deep. I’m not sure where to buy this much soil (in NJ) or about how much it will cost. I’m looking to do this soon as the last frost has finally passed.
Also, if anyone has any ideas on where [...]

Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 19. March 2010, 3 Comments

What is the best wood for raised garden bed?

I wanted to build a raised garden bed. What wood would be best? Is there any wood that would repel pest?
Cedar for both purposes if you can afford it. If money is a factor, just use much cheaper pine. Get it in 2X (actually 1.5") thickness with the width you desire. Use [...]

Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 17. March 2010, 7 Comments

Building A Raised Garden Bed

http://willgardenforfood.com/raised_garden_bed.php Here i documented building a 10×5 raised garden bed. you can follow this link for the text that goes along with this http://willgardenforfood.com/raised_garden_bed.php
Duration : 0:6:25

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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 12. March 2010, 2 Comments

Building a Raised Garden Bed – Setting up Underground Irrigation

John of http://www.growingyourgreens.com shows you the update on building the last raised beds in his front yard and laying PVC irrigation pipe up into the beds.
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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 6. March 2010, No Comments

How to Build a Raised bed Garden out of Douglas Fir or Redwood and Cedar

John of http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shows you some options of wood to use to construct raised bed gardens. Sage talks about the actual construction of redwood posts, measuring and leveling and planning the beds.
Duration : 0:10:58

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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 14. February 2010, 4 Comments

George’s raised garden bed June 11 2009

OK I pruned back my zucchini…gave the garden another compost tea bath…planted a few radish and ret beet seedlings and sat back and watched the rain and misty days and nights surround my plants and my soul…heh heh…yes sir…I love life…mmmnnn hmmmnnn…the sun is gonna shine again!…many thanks to Jason from Georgia and Ray from [...]

Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 16. January 2010, No Comments

How do I make a raised garden bed on a concrete slab?

I need to make a raised bed on a concrete slab, but since it’s an apartment complex, I can used a hay bed as the decomposing hay and trapped moisture will stain the slab. Essentially it has to be an open bottom, but how would I support it? Any ideas?
Depending on the finished [...]

Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 13. January 2010, 3 Comments

Farmer George says “goodbye tomatoes 2009″

George’s raised garden bed is now barren of tomatoes and cukes…I’m sure you will miss my raised garden bed updates but hey…next year is right around the corner and we have to let the good people from Australia have some sunshine for a while. May all your gardens stay happy and healthy! – “farmer” [...]

Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 3. January 2010, 3 Comments

Building A Raised Garden Bed

http://willgardenforfood.com/raised_garden_bed.php Here i documented building a 10×5 raised garden bed. you can follow this link for the text that goes along with this http://willgardenforfood.com/raised_garden_bed.php
Duration : 0:6:25

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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 28. December 2009, No Comments

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Filed under: raised gardens by admin - 23. December 2009, No Comments
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