tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post4986059664740453479..comments2024-03-28T06:17:49.540-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: RAISED GARDEN BEDS, STEP TWO COMPLETE1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-38945466911552458112013-03-01T14:03:07.784-06:002013-03-01T14:03:07.784-06:00Your soil will settle, but I wouldn't get too ...Your soil will settle, but I wouldn't get too worried about overfilling the beds (it can get expensive) because lots n lots of folks have great results with 6 inch beds. But hey, if you got the time, energy and money...go for it.<br /><br />Me, I usually just amend and/or top mine off each year.<br /><br />Here's an idea: get yourself some clear plastic and some PVC pipes n get you some seeds going now :-)Dereknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-88643605736723537462013-02-23T18:50:14.926-06:002013-02-23T18:50:14.926-06:00Good advice. I look forward to a season of food! Y...Good advice. I look forward to a season of food! You growing/roasting chiles??The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-72286962204886296122013-02-19T23:05:55.115-06:002013-02-19T23:05:55.115-06:00I wish they were were available for you too. And ...I wish they were were available for you too. And yes, I'm going to have to give up symmetry at some point, I know I can't expect it to be all the places I want it to be, LOL.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-41893277371353240532013-02-19T22:58:06.352-06:002013-02-19T22:58:06.352-06:00I think it's all the 'inspiration' pic...I think it's all the 'inspiration' pictures I've saved over the years, seems they are all symmetrical. I'm looking for cardboard boxes now. Going to hit up some liquor stores and grocery stores. Thanks for the tip. Fingers crossed!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-25283539264133419822013-02-19T22:54:48.273-06:002013-02-19T22:54:48.273-06:00Hey, there is no rule to gardening (other than may...Hey, there is no rule to gardening (other than maybe 'you must water regularly', ha). Enjoy your gardens however they look. The end result is the same, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-11781097274999071612013-02-19T22:42:30.250-06:002013-02-19T22:42:30.250-06:00I double checked but didn't triple....that'...I double checked but didn't triple....that's probably why my plans were off, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-35198069170679370512013-02-19T22:26:15.477-06:002013-02-19T22:26:15.477-06:00Oh, so true. I day dream and draw and doodle and ...Oh, so true. I day dream and draw and doodle and plan and look at pictures and draw some more and plan and then once I start doing it, it has to come out as close to my 'vision' as possible, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-49118804368046761632013-02-19T22:25:19.625-06:002013-02-19T22:25:19.625-06:00Good idea. not sure if we have those out there, I...Good idea. not sure if we have those out there, I will have to research that. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-38929218990695818852013-02-19T22:24:47.492-06:002013-02-19T22:24:47.492-06:00I moved and adjusted and moved and measured and mo...I moved and adjusted and moved and measured and moved them 10 times, ha. It's hard work getting things just perfect. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13100329639426369972013-02-19T22:20:31.705-06:002013-02-19T22:20:31.705-06:00Yes, definitely. I have seen that too. A neighbor...Yes, definitely. I have seen that too. A neighbor once put in a raised bed and it was probably 10" high, but he had about 5 inches of soil in it. I didn't really understand that. I will fill and then let settle after watering and then adding some more. This is the weekend for putting in the cardboard and paper and then next weekend will be soil filling. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-44235181392565740262013-02-19T22:15:08.629-06:002013-02-19T22:15:08.629-06:00Or foolish? Ha. We'll see. Go big or go hom...Or foolish? Ha. We'll see. Go big or go home, right? LOL! Pictures, good or bad, as it happens.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-32044092886514402002013-02-19T22:14:27.182-06:002013-02-19T22:14:27.182-06:00I know, i'm starting to see them here. We'...I know, i'm starting to see them here. We're still having some freezing nights, so I'm hoping that means I'm not too late getting started. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29729571191087819652013-02-19T22:13:10.996-06:002013-02-19T22:13:10.996-06:00Ha, I love it! Yes, I always like things to be in...Ha, I love it! Yes, I always like things to be in balance. That's going to cause me problems when I start planting random trees, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-20633543026264374792013-02-19T22:10:18.236-06:002013-02-19T22:10:18.236-06:00Me too! Ha. I want to see your raised beds too. ...Me too! Ha. I want to see your raised beds too. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-11644069997195209602013-02-19T04:59:28.739-06:002013-02-19T04:59:28.739-06:00Looking great, I too am a stickler for symmetry bu...Looking great, I too am a stickler for symmetry but sometimes have to accept its not practical :) <br /><br />I wish those brackets were available here in the Uk they look ideal for raised beds The Squirrel Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970265671489926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-85775566301948504772013-02-18T21:42:42.198-06:002013-02-18T21:42:42.198-06:00Looks so much nicer when it is symmetrical. Veget...Looks so much nicer when it is symmetrical. Vegetable garden beds can be a pretty view. Remember LOTS AND LOTS of overlapping cardboard is the key to success. As well as overfilling as Annie's Granny said.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728224499293623221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74340576880088984002013-02-18T21:00:58.328-06:002013-02-18T21:00:58.328-06:00Looking good FM! I wish I could say my beds are sy...Looking good FM! I wish I could say my beds are symmetrical but sadly they are not. That's is what happens when the hubbs helps me. I suppose I could always dig the dirt out and move them...haha, yeah not gonna happen. I am happy with them (for now).<br /><br />I can't wait to see your progress!Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289024681312440621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-66282587504794170442013-02-18T17:02:28.014-06:002013-02-18T17:02:28.014-06:00I know what you mean about perfect layout - there ...I know what you mean about perfect layout - there isn't a square inch of our garden that wasn't tripple checked when it was buildJenny Rottingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559432369642740389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30096874951986558632013-02-18T13:41:55.670-06:002013-02-18T13:41:55.670-06:00I guess one can be imaginative and rigid at the sa...I guess one can be imaginative and rigid at the same time, I know I am. Once I get a vision EVERYTHING has to fit. I like symmetry too, its peaceful.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-67801989841919604322013-02-18T13:39:37.221-06:002013-02-18T13:39:37.221-06:00just an after thought, if you have problems with g...just an after thought, if you have problems with gophers or ground squirrels you may want to put some chicken wire with small holes in the bottom before the cardboard/paper layer.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-63852066331641223052013-02-18T11:45:03.227-06:002013-02-18T11:45:03.227-06:00A ha......your as bad as I am. Making sure things...A ha......your as bad as I am. Making sure things measure up to the tee!<br /><br />Great 2nd step, can't wait for the next steps and pictures.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-12775825390249687752013-02-18T11:27:36.178-06:002013-02-18T11:27:36.178-06:00Lookin' good! Just remember to slightly over ...Lookin' good! Just remember to slightly over fill them with the soil, as there will be some settling. You'll want the soil to be as deep as possible for those early roots. I've seen too many 12" deep beds that only have 6" of soil in them! It won't take too long for the cardboard and paper to turn to compost, then the veggie roots can go as deep as they want.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29290010985093564342013-02-18T11:14:51.712-06:002013-02-18T11:14:51.712-06:00You're ambitious! I wish my yard was big enoug...You're ambitious! I wish my yard was big enough to do some raised beds. Can't wait to see pictures when you have something growing in them!Sadie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277541674510077759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-36807883649378047612013-02-18T10:54:25.403-06:002013-02-18T10:54:25.403-06:00You have a good start, stores here already have to...You have a good start, stores here already have tomato, eggplant, squash, etc in stock.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-60712013566414071682013-02-18T10:54:13.043-06:002013-02-18T10:54:13.043-06:00You and me - symmetry fiends LOL But it's look...You and me - symmetry fiends LOL But it's looking good - well done :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.com