Re: [SG] Raised beds
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Raised beds
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 22:21:26 -0500
Barbara,
I expect this is possible, tho' I've never had it happen and have some
block beds in my old veggie garden that must be 20 yrs. old...and we do get
cold winters here. But, good point to be aware of.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: B Brown J <BBROWNJ@AOL.COM>
> Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 3:33 PM
>
> In a message dated 2/27/99 8:41:16 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mtalt@CLARK.NET
> writes:
>
> << Actually, Pottsey, concrete blocks are fine as long as you don't mind
the
> look. They will give you an 8" depth, which is good. >>
>
> Be aware that in cold northern damp climates the moisture in the cement
> blocks can expand and crack the block in the winter.
>
> Barbara Jones
> Mass
> z5
