Also, I heard that it’s best to use cedar since it resists rotting a lot
longer. It might cost a little more but down the road it’ll save a lot of
hard work and disposal of rotted wood and hardware like screws.
I think you just saved me about a pile of cash on a raised garden bed
because I was going to buy a pre-made one. Thank you! Your instructions
were clear, well detailed, and obvious for a complete beginner like me. I
subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to your other videos.
Good video. If you ask the Home Improvement store person to cut two of the
boards at 46 1/2″ and the other two at 48″ you will have a perfectly square
garden which is aesthetically pleasing.
Cheapest raised bed gardening built. I was given four raised bed garden
frames. They are all 4′ x 8′. Now I have to build the soil base and have
them ready for fall planting. :)
I’m a Master Gardener, and one would think I’d have a clue on the best way
to construct a raised bed. No so. I’ve viewed dozens of videos on the
best way to build a raised bed and yours, BY FAR, is the best. Your
presentation was smooth, easily understandable, and efficient. Thanks SO
much for your great video, Vanessa. AWESOME!!
My niece and I are going to chose your version of raised garden. She wants
to build one of these for my mom who is ill from cancer. So, we plan on
spending some time at Home Depot later day. Glad we found your vid. Plus, I
see you are a DeWalt fan – big plus!! Lol. Always have had such an
appreciation for Geminis. (Take that from a Sag) :)
A big thanks! With a little modification this could be easily made into a
raided garden table as well for 1/5 the retail cost, which is my intent. I
have some leftover plywood and scrap lumber that’ll save me even more. I
was going to buy pre-treated lumber for the job but your warning about
chemicals makes sense. Thanks again!
Thecraftygemini, I’ve enjoyed watching a few of your videos. I saw in one
video you said you were from Florida and moved to a more rural part of
Florida? I’m from Broward and went rural as well. After all the urban life
for so many years we are rural and chasing a more self-sustaining lifestyle
as well. Thanks, for the tips
Nice, good job! Thank you for sharing and for your demonstration. By the
way they look great! My daughter will love this since she wants to make
one. She’s 19 years old and is excited about gardening!
I did something very similar in my front yard! Although, on the corners I
used the prefab 2×2 stakes so the boxes could be pounded into the ground.
Then rather than buying soil, I used a variant of Hügelculture and lasagna
hardening technique to fill the boxes.
All materials in the boxes is free. There is a base sheet of non-glossy
cardboard as a weed block, followed with wood chips free from the county,
then layers of greens (nitrogen) and browns (carbon). I add woods chips and
layers each year. Grass clippings and leaves from fall. The lower layers
are composting and provide nutrients, while the newer upper layers act as
mulch that prevents weeds. Lightweight, free and organic!
Also, I heard that it’s best to use cedar since it resists rotting a lot
longer. It might cost a little more but down the road it’ll save a lot of
hard work and disposal of rotted wood and hardware like screws.
Super great video, We should partner up sometime for gardening videos! :)
I think you just saved me about a pile of cash on a raised garden bed
because I was going to buy a pre-made one. Thank you! Your instructions
were clear, well detailed, and obvious for a complete beginner like me. I
subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to your other videos.
Good video. If you ask the Home Improvement store person to cut two of the
boards at 46 1/2″ and the other two at 48″ you will have a perfectly square
garden which is aesthetically pleasing.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for Under $15!
Great tip on finding low cost UNTREATED wood for raised beds! Subbed :)
Cheapest raised bed gardening built. I was given four raised bed garden
frames. They are all 4′ x 8′. Now I have to build the soil base and have
them ready for fall planting. :)
Thank you for this video! I used your expertise to make my own and they
turned out great!
You are so handy and finished 123 you must have a good drill.
Very informative. Thank you.
God Bless
Great instructional! I’m going to make one this weekend.
I’m a Master Gardener, and one would think I’d have a clue on the best way
to construct a raised bed. No so. I’ve viewed dozens of videos on the
best way to build a raised bed and yours, BY FAR, is the best. Your
presentation was smooth, easily understandable, and efficient. Thanks SO
much for your great video, Vanessa. AWESOME!!
Aaah youre also a vanessa xD
Awesome work ! thank you for tips :)
Very clear and concise. I mean, really good.
Very nice video.
Thanks.
My niece and I are going to chose your version of raised garden. She wants
to build one of these for my mom who is ill from cancer. So, we plan on
spending some time at Home Depot later day. Glad we found your vid. Plus, I
see you are a DeWalt fan – big plus!! Lol. Always have had such an
appreciation for Geminis. (Take that from a Sag) :)
A big thanks! With a little modification this could be easily made into a
raided garden table as well for 1/5 the retail cost, which is my intent. I
have some leftover plywood and scrap lumber that’ll save me even more. I
was going to buy pre-treated lumber for the job but your warning about
chemicals makes sense. Thanks again!
Great video
(y)
Thecraftygemini, I’ve enjoyed watching a few of your videos. I saw in one
video you said you were from Florida and moved to a more rural part of
Florida? I’m from Broward and went rural as well. After all the urban life
for so many years we are rural and chasing a more self-sustaining lifestyle
as well. Thanks, for the tips
grow your own food
Thanks for this tutorial madam
Great video, I have always taken much more time and work into making my
beds. This is a great alternative. Subscribing.
Nice, good job! Thank you for sharing and for your demonstration. By the
way they look great! My daughter will love this since she wants to make
one. She’s 19 years old and is excited about gardening!
I did something very similar in my front yard! Although, on the corners I
used the prefab 2×2 stakes so the boxes could be pounded into the ground.
Then rather than buying soil, I used a variant of Hügelculture and lasagna
hardening technique to fill the boxes.
All materials in the boxes is free. There is a base sheet of non-glossy
cardboard as a weed block, followed with wood chips free from the county,
then layers of greens (nitrogen) and browns (carbon). I add woods chips and
layers each year. Grass clippings and leaves from fall. The lower layers
are composting and provide nutrients, while the newer upper layers act as
mulch that prevents weeds. Lightweight, free and organic!