Cabbage, Lettuce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Collards and of course Violas (great for cheese ball and salads for Holiday food pizzazz!).
Outside dimensions are 8ft x 4ft x 18" tall (inside 7ft x 3 ft)
Used 12 6x6x8 treated timbers (new stuff not the toxic treat)4 timber high, 4 cut in half to form the sides. I used a mix of CLM (Concentrated Landscaper Mix by Itsaul Natural) with additional bags of Worm Castings & Hen Compost, along with regular top soil. I have drip irrigation on cute little risers that spray, also adjustable for pressure and radius. ( I like Mel's method, but some of
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the information is really only applicable to colder northern regions. )
I've tried the raised garden but I don't think we got it deep enough. This is useful info and will try again. I think I should start now so it will be ready by spring. Thanks for all the info.
I am so glad you are inspired to try again Frankie! If you need to pick my brain feel free to contact me any time. I want to see pics of your growing garden in the Spring:)
we (inuvik,nt,canada) have the gargest community greenhouse and these are the kind of beds we use. next year we are trying to put some beds outside and see what kind of other flowers will grow
love to see viola and pansy in a garden, even day lillies since they are edible as well. I hate it when someone says beauty and produce just can't be done. WELL DONE!
Thanks Diane, I am actually getting ready to replant some stuff now. I am thinking of trying some Irish potatoes and some carrots in that bed. I am pretty sure I have enough depth ( and some nasturtiums, maybe a sweet pea or two :)
Love the bed...that is all I grow in anymore. So compact and easy. Put cover over mine for the winter and was able to keep things growing all winter long,
Thanks everybody !
Used 12 6x6x8 treated timbers (new stuff not the toxic treat)4 timber high, 4 cut in half to form the sides. I used a mix of CLM (Concentrated Landscaper Mix by Itsaul Natural) with additional bags of Worm Castings & Hen Compost, along with regular top soil. I have drip irrigation on cute little risers that spray, also adjustable for pressure and radius. ( I like Mel's method, but some of ...»
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Can withstand hard frost: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, onions, parsley, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips, leeks, and sorrel.