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Raised Garden Beds

March 12, 2011 |
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posted by kari
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Raised Garden Beds
About This Project
I made these last summer for my sister. And she didn't even use them yet! Very easy to make. She did want them taller, so that is the only modifacation I made. We're hoping the bunnies won't notice all the yummy veggies up this high :) I know, probably wishful thinking. Makes a great kid corral too.
From Plan (new): 
$10 Cedar Raised Garden Beds
Estimated Cost: 
it's been a while
Estimated Time Investment: 
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Starter Project
Type of Wood: 
cheap cedar fence boards
Finish Used: 
none

cedar, garden, raised

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posted by crazylilkelly1 | on Mon, 2011-03-21 00:35
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Do these have a bottom in

Do these have a bottom in them? And if so, do you suppose you could put them on wheels? I wouldn't fill them entirely full with dirt, obviously, but would put filler in the bottom-- styro peanuts work great. Thoughts?

posted by highttoo | on Sun, 2011-05-01 17:01

Did you get any reply from

Did you get any reply from Kari if bottom was finished?

posted by Babu James (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-05-17 13:57
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Sorry... Mine do not have a

Sorry... Mine do not have a bottom, they are just sitting in the dirt.

posted by kari | on Mon, 2012-05-21 07:31

Dimensions of these beds?

I would like to know the dimensions of these beds, especially the height. Thanks! Wyntr

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Wed, 2011-06-01 18:13
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I used the 1x6 cedar fence

I used the 1x6 cedar fence boards. The length is a whole board, so about 6 feet long. I didn't trim or cut them at all. And the width is a board cut in half, so about 3 feet wide. And four boards high, so about 2 feet tall.

posted by kari | on Mon, 2011-08-08 18:35

Hi I would like to know if

Hi I would like to know if you used stainer on the boards. If so what kind did you use?

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-03-28 17:11
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They are just natural. I

They are just natural. I didn't use ay stain or sealer on the boards.

posted by kari | on Sat, 2012-04-28 12:27

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Thanks for posting the pictures! I have been looking for a higher raised bed idea as I do not like stooping over (heading towards age 60..) A good filler would be leaves, straw, grass clippings, flattened cardboard boxes, newspapers. That's what I am going to use. Cedar is pretty durable and doesn't need to be stained. I would use people friendly stain if you choose to go that way since it is going to be next to your food source. I want to thank my daughter for sharing your website with me!! Great ideas!!!

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-04-11 23:15

Raised Cedar Planter Boxes

Just wanted to let you know, that my hubby and I made two of your raised planter boxes this weekend! We followed your instructions and they turned out beautifully! We can barely wait to fill them with topsoil and compost! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the wonderfully EASY PLANS!! I love following your blog and I can't wait to see the finished Mom-Plex!!

posted by Cynthia Dodge (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-04-22 22:04

This is incredible! Good for

This is incredible! Good for you! Please let me know how the sculpture project with the art teacher turns out. I have a fantastic art teacher at my school who would definitely be up for there. How will you display the sculptures without fear of wind/weather damage? What will they be made of? Etc... garden play equipment

posted by comment207 | on Tue, 2013-02-05 03:44

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