Re: what do you make your raised beds from?
I used scrap lumber for my grandfather but I don't expect him or it to last
for alot of years. I did think about using concrete blocks. They would be
deep enough for the dirt/soil and you could cement poles into the holes for
climbing veggies. I missed out on getting a bunch from a torn down
building but if I got the chance again, I would collect a punch for Gramps
and they would absolutely last the rest of his life...especially since he
has recently decided that he wants to live to 104 (only 82 now).
Dawn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeanie McHale" <jmchale@sover.net>
To: <sqft-l@xena.pkiclue.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 8:52 PM
Subject: [Sqft-l] what do you make your raised beds from?
> Hi everyone. I am new to this method of gardening and this list (a.k.a.
> lurker). So far so good, this year. We are on the border between zone
4&5,
> and so mostly just harvested radishes and lettuce at this point. I was
> wondering what matierials people here have used to make their lead boxes.
> Given that pressure treated wood is supposed to leak bad chemicals, I
don't
> want to use that. The people at the local hardware store say nothing else
will
> last more than a year. I would love to make some raised boxes before the
> summer ends, but don't know what to use. I would love any ideas. Thanks,
>
> Jeanie in Vermont
>
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