Part 2 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Shopping, Preparation, Supplies and Irrigation

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com consults with friends to help them plan their raised bed garden. This is Part 2. Overview of materials that were purchased, more planning the layout, and plans for digging the irrigation trenches.

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[Whippetfest]

John, I plan to build raised beds like yours. Physically digging holes and setting posts is pretty hard on me. I'm wondering if I put cross boards at each 4x4 connecting side to side would make the box strong enough to not bow without putting posts in the ground? I know rot would be an issue. Thank you!

[growingyourgreens]

Hi. On my tall 30" high beds, I had to do just that in additon to sinking the posts in concete. I guess it just depends how tall your beds are. If 12" or less, you might not even need it.

[jbond4ever]

I have raised bed gardens built with fence boards also but have never used any stain or coating and they are still ok after 5 + years . Is the extra cost and labor worth the it ? I figure most fences last 10 + years why wouldnt my raised bed last as long. Then again my beds are only over a foot high.

[growingyourgreens]

It depends on many factors. I decided it would be worth the cost. Some others might not think so. I believe if its worth doing, its worth doing right.

[mmfollow]

what kind of shoes are those... i have never seen any like that before...... well anyways thanks for the videos they help so much.

[growingyourgreens]

Vibram Five Fingers. They are like you are walking barefoot.

[Tresisme1]

Great tip your friend gave on coating the boards. =) & Great tip on choosing the wood too. Hubby went to Harbor Freight here in town about 2 hours ago for gloves. haha =) Again .. Great video. You are so making this .. make sense =) I have a feeling you are going to be my gardening muse. haha Take Care, Wendy

[jseth23]

Hi, I love your raised beds and would like to make a raised garden in my backyard. I have a lot of extra brick left in my garage by the house builders (retaining wall bricks, the ones with 3 holes in the middle... 2"x2"x8"), Can I make a raised bed out of those bricks? If so, how many rows would I need to dig in the ground before raising it up to a height of 8-12"?

[GardenNewbie]

Your an awsome dude john to be helping out your neighbour just outta the goodness of your heart! Dont suppose your moving to canada anytime soon, hehehe, lol, jk, take care, Evan.

[MichaelSHartman]

You might try a less expensive set of tubing or pipe (roller) cutters that will leave a smooth end without shavings.

[CaptainEpcot]

Hey John, not to take the focus away from the other valuable parts of this video, but please tell us about those SHOES!

Love your videos bro!

[Whippetfest]

@growingyourgreens I'm still thinking this over : ) Thanks again for all that you are doing!

[Praxxus55712]

That is some seriously beautiful wood!! Looks far better than standard white pine, which is what I used.