Comments on: Innovative Raised Beds

By: Matt M

Matt M — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:16:39 +0000

I just created a raised bed using traditional hardscape 8″ border stones for the curvy parts and used cinder blocks in between for the long straight runs. I filled the cinder blocks with pacific topsoil’s 3 way mix and have planted lettuce and cilantro in the small spaces. It really turned out nice and I will share photos as soon as something green sprouts

I do have a question regarding vertical gardening. Do you know of any sources or ideas on this subject? I noticed it is becoming quite popular at the Flower and Garden show this year. Several exhibits had vertical wall displays with living plants. My question pertains more to utilitarian vertical gardening rather than the more aesthetically pleasing versions displayed at the show. I can’t think of a cooler idea for maximizing usable space as well as benefits for wheelchair bound gardeners.

By: Candi

Candi — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:17:20 +0000

Your cedar beds don’t look very deep. Is the base (under dirt) cedar as well? I love
the idea of using old fence boards,ours are 20 years old so even though they were treated the
they should be fine.
Candi

By: Willi

Willi — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:34:20 +0000

Hi, Lily! We filled our beds with Cedar Grove Vegetable Garden Mix (http://www.cedar-grove.com/products/veg_gardenmix.asp) and mixed in a 2-inch layer of compost before planting. In summer I mulch with organic grass clippings and I planted crimson clover as a cover crop this fall.

By: Lily

Lily — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:26:03 +0000

Hi Willie,
Your soil look so lush & fertile. Don’t think it’s the existing soil.
May I know what kind of soil you put in your raised beds & do you
amend the soil? Others mulch their beds, do you?

By: A Small Kitchen Garden in a Raised Bed | Your Small Kitchen Garden

A Small Kitchen Garden in a Raised Bed | Your Small Kitchen Garden — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:37:50 +0000

[...] Innovative Raised Beds – So instead of writing a longer post, I thought I’d share a photo of my traditional raised beds built from recycled cedar fencing (top) and some alternative raised bed ideas I discovered at The Garden … [...]

By: Willi

Willi — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:28:20 +0000

Here’s a link to a raised bed made of wine bottles. The idea behind the bed is that the air inside the bottles heats up and the heat transfers to the soil:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuow/3030799656/in/set-72157603999625639/

By: Sharron Kick

Sharron Kick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:40:45 +0000

I heard someone on KUOW talk about using wine bottles for raised beds today, Nov. 18, I think between 10 & 11 a.m. I can’t find anything here. Can anyone help me? skick@rockisland.com

By: robin

robin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:47:15 +0000

i love the roofing tiles. Bamboo Gardens has some pretty cool roofing tile bed edging that i’ve wanted to repeat (dare I say copy) many times. My problem has been finding roofing tiles at an affordable price and quantities that make sense. I suppose a recycling shop/website will be my best bed. Roofing suppliers have huge minimums!

Oh, and when you’re feeling better I want that taco recipe. I have several winter squash to cook and have been looking for the right recipe. I’m kind of bored with soups and stews at the moment. Tacos sound fantastic though!