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Leo@Cottage at the Crossroads
Leo@Cottage at the Crossr... Blogger Lamar, SC on Jan 03, 2013
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How to Build Raised Beds

If you are thinking about starting a vegetable garden, now is the time to plan. I highly recommend that you build raised beds. You can grow more vegetables in a smaller area and control weeds and soil conditions
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    Constructing a raised bed
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    Lettuce growing in a raised bed
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    Raised bed planted with a variety of lettuces

To see more: http://cottageatthecrossroads.com/raised-beds/

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  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    Raised beds are a great idea for any number of reasons.
    on Jan 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • Iamaboutit Swedesboro, NJ
    I need to do this, I eat SO many vegetables....think I am gonna try!
    on Jan 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • Debbie Ladoga, IN
    i used raised beds last year for the first time/no way will i go back to the traditional way. i had rock walkways inbetween my beds then used an old hollowed out log and planted flowers. very nice. will do more beds this year. thanks for posting
    on Jan 06, 2013 · Like 1
  • Leo@Cottage at the Crossr... Lamar, SC
    Thanks for the comment Debbie. I planted grass between my beds last year. That should fill in and really look nice this year.
    on Jan 06, 2013 · Like 1
  • Jenni Cefalu Milwaukee, WI
    I build my flower boxes & such in the basement during the winter months. Anything bigger is left in pieces that are easy to assemble once outside. I even put raised beds in the front yard w/ herbs, blueberries, strawberries, & flowers. Can't wait for spring!!!
    on Jan 06, 2013 · Like 1
  • Leo@Cottage at the Crossr... Lamar, SC
    Good idea Jenni. They just have to be portable enough to move outside in the spring. Thanks for the comment.
    on Jan 07, 2013 · Like 0
  • Angelia Johnson
    This is mine . I love that there is no weeding and that I can stand up ..
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    on Jan 07, 2013 · Like 4
  • Terri J York, PA
    I cheat on raised beds by using hay bales, which reminds me - I need to get a couple more.
    on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sandra Cook Athol, ID
    What purpose do the corner posts serve? I'm trying to figure out what all types of wood I can use to construct my beds. I have a variety of scrap including plywood. Need to make some raised beds but need to keep it to what I have on hand.
    on Mar 29, 2013 · Like 0

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