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When we came to Lubbock which is
considerably more favorable to gardening than was Denver, we knew that building raised
beds for a Victory Garden was a must. We wanted to grow enough veggies for
eating fresh and for canning, freezing and/or preserving. Ordered 2"x8"x8' and
4"x4"x8' rough cut cedar from Lowe's. Also order Grand Empire decorative fencing
to enclose the beagle's backyard. Lowe's delivered both. |
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| After Dave tilled the
area and removed all the big rocks, Jan laid down two layers of landscape fabric.
The first layer of black fabric was laid N/S. The edges were tucked and rolled
to prevent grass from creeping through. Then second layer of woven (brown)
landscape fabric was laid on top E/W. |
Constructed
the first row of 2"x8"x8' cedar lumber
using clamps to securely hold the planks in
place.
In row two the butt joints were
alternated (see pic above right).
Each layer was clamped in place. |
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Finished Raised Bed
Material List:
6 cedar - 8' 2"x8"
4 each - 8' & 4' lengths
1 cedar - 8' 4"x4" cut into 4 24" lengths for legs/footing
32 - 4" lag screws
32 - washers
Finished box measured 8' long; 4' wide; 16"
height.
8" footings were buried.
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Progress is being made - By the end
of December 2011
the first 3 boxes were placed and 4 more built |
By the end of March 2012, all 20 were completed; filled with top soil, compost &
composted cotton burrs; and seeds were sown.
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