I'm a Master Gardener, and one would think I'd have a clue on the best way to construct a raised bed. No so. I've viewed dozens of videos on the best way to build a raised bed and yours, BY FAR, is the best. Your presentation was smooth, easily understandable, and efficient. Thanks SO much for your great video, Vanessa. AWESOME!!
@TheCraftyGemini
10 жыл бұрын
No problem. I'm glad to help Mary Kay Thompson! Thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to write me. Happy gardening! :)
@marlinmelendez-laboymrs.pr9573
7 жыл бұрын
TheCraftyGemini Di you still gardening? Please, please, please...do a video on which veggies could be planted next to each other with this 4x4 raised bed. I am a beginner and I have zero idea on what I am doing. Love your video and I am going to make this bed.
@madblunted
7 жыл бұрын
usually or sometimes it will say on the packet of seeds.
@hlbjazz
7 жыл бұрын
Do a google search on "companion gardening" - that will give you a good start.
@radishfox308
6 жыл бұрын
Mary Kay Thompson You sound quite full of yourself.
@100rrh
3 жыл бұрын
Easy trick--cedar fence posts. Dirt cheap and rot resistant. They're always in the home depot scrap bin too
@katief7952
4 жыл бұрын
My husband and I are NOT crafty, and we just made THREE BOXES!!! This is the best and most simplest video! Thank you so much!! Looking forward to my garden.
@PearlLover
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone else makes it difficult with big power tools and table saws like they are building furniture for their house. You made it simple to follow along, cheap and easy. THANK YOU!
@stbam1965
5 жыл бұрын
FINALLY ,a video straight to the point, no over explaining, no babble about stuff that's not related to the reason ppl click on this
@haroldcarlson2775
3 жыл бұрын
7 years later and this video showed up on my suggested videos. Congrats! :)
@blessedbefamilia6
3 жыл бұрын
I just found it. Good video
@xXxjacob928xXx
3 жыл бұрын
No longer a $15 diy 😂 more like $1500
@bretwilliams249
3 жыл бұрын
Just popped up in my feed as well!
@rickeshastephens4078
5 жыл бұрын
I literally just made one of these step by step watching this video, I'm in my garage as I type! Thank you!!
@burrrabbit9185
5 жыл бұрын
WTG
@nasheajohnson3588
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of screws. Im having trouble getting me screws through
@KorenJoy
4 жыл бұрын
awwesoome
@grace2garden403
3 жыл бұрын
How is your garden going Rickesha?
@rickeshastephens4078
3 жыл бұрын
@@grace2garden403 Dead as a door nail now lol.
@steezy6078
4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are new gardeners learning on a small budget during these pandemic times, and currently building two of these boxes for our backyard! Thank you so much for this video it’s helped a ton.
@TheCraftyGemini
4 жыл бұрын
Bearded1 YT glad to help!
@donielleknight1923
4 жыл бұрын
what would be the best nails
@jeaniejbutler4911
3 жыл бұрын
@@donielleknight1923 Nails dont hold well in wood that is going to get wet then dry out and repeat. always go for screw if possible
@heatherokeefe3042
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video! It looked so easy I went out and built my own bed. I've never used a drill before or built anything out of wood. But, I followed this video and read the comments below. I went to Home Depot and bought their scrap wood meaning the boards are not straight. I got (2) 2x8x20 and (1) 2x4x12 for $9.50. I had Home Depot cut the wood. They won't cut really small support pieces so I had a friend cut those down for me. I made a 5x5 bed. Its imperfect b/c the wood isn't straight but its completely functional. I also have enough pieces to build another 5x5 bed. A box of deck screws cost me $7.50 at True Value. So, in the end I will have (2) 5x5 beds for $17!
@suerobb6597
8 жыл бұрын
👏👏Way to go!!🤗🙂
@sherryjellison
7 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Great job, Heather. I've been wanting to build garden beds for years now, but get overwhelmed when I go to the big box stores. This video and your comment just gave me the confidence to do this thing! Thank you! Happy gardening!
@marilyncole5135
7 жыл бұрын
She Ser
@Passin_thru68
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, memories of days gone by. When lumber was affordable.
@theresiaharris3529
7 жыл бұрын
I tried this and it was very cheap and simple. I made a 4x8 for less than $30 bucks. Shared this Vedic on Facebook for family and friends who are interested in easy gardening.
@Yimengh
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You inspired a 60 yr old to make the same raised bed, first ever. It’s a lot easier having watched your video. 👍👍👍
@sasquatchhunter86
2 жыл бұрын
6:00 always drill into the block vs the long piece of wood. you'll have more strength in the connection vs drilling into the end grain of the long board. good video!
@Lady_blue_sapphire
3 жыл бұрын
We bought our first house and it has a backyard with a perfect spot for a raised garden. I'm so happy to finally be growing things again. I grew up on a farm, moved to an apartment for school, got married, life happened, but now finally I won't feel so crowded.
@Pete.Ty1
9 жыл бұрын
Hello Vanessa. I have constructed many raised beds of various shapes and sizes but I still like to see what methods and materials others are using. Having watched your video I would like to congratulate you on its clarity and comprehensive instructions, it’s a simple design that an absolute beginner could follow and you have even taken the time to explain the correct way to a use drill/driver. For some inexplicable reason some have seen fit to give it the thumbs down. (Well you can’t please everyone). Best regards. Pete.
@liverleef
4 жыл бұрын
No yammering and endless talking. Straight to the point. Every youtube video should be like this.
@legendaryneeoth__7542
3 жыл бұрын
6 years later the price of wood has gone up and this is no longer $15😭😂 Awesome video though👍
@sabrinapulley8049
3 жыл бұрын
Also my thought watching this in 2021
@CottageCritter
3 жыл бұрын
Ok the verge of tears remembering the good ol’ days where a woodworking project wasn’t an “investment”
@fantro1064
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Biden
@legendaryneeoth__7542
3 жыл бұрын
@@fantro1064 not a big fan of Biden but price has been on an uptrend since august🤷♂️
@thefarmgirl6920
3 жыл бұрын
Struggels😑
@___LC___
9 жыл бұрын
I did something very similar in my front yard! Although, on the corners I used the prefab 2x2 stakes so the boxes could be pounded into the ground. Then rather than buying soil, I used a variant of Hügelculture and lasagna hardening technique to fill the boxes. All materials in the boxes is free. There is a base sheet of non-glossy cardboard as a weed block, followed with wood chips free from the county, then layers of greens (nitrogen) and browns (carbon). I add woods chips and layers each year. Grass clippings and leaves from fall. The lower layers are composting and provide nutrients, while the newer upper layers act as mulch that prevents weeds. Lightweight, free and organic!
@alanahaws5058
5 жыл бұрын
Girl, you are after my heart! I never thought making one of these could be so easy, I consider myself a lazy gardener, crafter, etc, and it doesn't get any better than this! Thank you!!!
@nadinesawtell3267
4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend that you double the number of side panels you need 10-12 inches to grow crops unless they are shallow rooted. I would also recommend using chicken wire to keep rodents from borrowing under your bed and eating your crops
@garydowd5140
8 жыл бұрын
Good video. Affable personality, no dead air time, nice sound track. Rotting wood on garden structures is always a problem. What I do is screw on pieces of 'sacrificial' wood ( like strips of 2" x 2" ) on the bottoms of my wooden structures - like 'feet'. When the wooden feet rot, I just replace them. This way, I don't have to rebuild the entire structure. I don't know if this would work on your raised bed frames - it depends how they rot.
@NobleHomestead
8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Dowd That's a great tip!
@SuperSaltydog77
8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Dowd I've done the same thing as you. Works great and is cost effective.
@johnchow5642
7 жыл бұрын
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood. com
@tbuffi3790
5 жыл бұрын
Can you post pics here ... would like to see how to do this/what it looks like
@territ.5357
5 жыл бұрын
@@tbuffi3790 so would I.
@_illuziun_
4 жыл бұрын
Six years later and this video is still doing work! My wife and I followed your steps and built an 8x8 garden bed in about an hour. We're already talking about building another one for an herb garden. Thanks for making this video 😊
@TheCraftyGemini
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Happy growing!
@TheAwfullyawesome
7 жыл бұрын
You're so inspirational! I want to be your friend. I have 4 little ones in an apartment and I cant wait until we find the right house so I can make a garden and grown my own food. All I have is a pot of lettuce on my back porch. I saved this video to come back to.
@klharndt
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, you're a natural! You don't use 2 words when 1 will do and you don't continually repeat yourself (time waster and personal pet peeve about most KZitemrs). As soon as I figure out how to keep the deer away, I'll be building a few of these beds. Thanks!
@klharndt
8 жыл бұрын
+DATBOIPatGMAIL thanks for the tip!
@basquadros8183
8 жыл бұрын
+klharndt Deer are horrible where I'm at, the only thing that's ever worked for me is a kinda mean trick. Set up an electric wire fence around your garden, then on each side of the fence, wrap strips of aluminum foil around sections of the wire. Lastly, spread peanut butter on the aluminum foil then turn the fence on. The trick is that when the deer arrives at your garden, the peanut butter will be irresistible to them and go for that instead of the garden plants, and when they do... well... they haven't messed with my spinach or collard greens anymore.
@chipnorthup5354
5 жыл бұрын
Simplicity is the mark of genius -- thanks for empowering.
@dogface6040
5 жыл бұрын
Easy design choices, good. After about a decade, my boxes started to dry rot at the ends, and I put metal brackets (L-shape) on the corners, easy retro. I painted the exterior (and ground side surfaces) with house paint, used veg oil on the soil side. It works. In Phoenix, watering is a must, and I finally hit on a nice combo: put underground soakers at a level about 1/3 the height of the boards. These feed the roots directly. For initial watering, install sprayers in each corner (hook into the UG pipe). For the first "x" weeks, until the plants stabilize, use both UG and the sprayers. About the time the plants get tall enough to intercept the sprays, shut them off, and the plants should be developed enough to get their roots into the lower wet zone. Works like a charm. BTW, the wood is cheap. If you have to buy soil (we don't have much natural growing soil in our development: desert) it will certainly be the Big Cost. But like the wood, it's a one-time investment that pays off every year.
@michaelwebb8788
9 жыл бұрын
Good video. If you ask the Home Improvement store person to cut two of the boards at 46 1/2" and the other two at 48" you will have a perfectly square garden which is aesthetically pleasing.
@lindakozel2245
Жыл бұрын
I just completed my second raised bed using this plan. The first one was last fall, before winter set in. It was easier this time as it was the second ever project I have completed using a drill and a saw. I cut the 2x4's myself with a hand saw as I don't have a power saw. Great project, great directions. I am going to be 69 this year and if I can do this, you can too! Yay Crafty Gemini, Yay me!!! Thank you so much!!!
@kristinab9680
8 жыл бұрын
Had just about given up $-wise--and I then found your video. Easy to follow instructions, functional, looks good, AND is inexpensive! Thanks.
@DonGagnon
8 жыл бұрын
Great do-it-yourself guide to building affordable, practical raised beds for gardening in areas with drainage issues. I live near wetlands and have raised bed gardens for asparagus, beans, carrots, cucumbers, dill, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and zucchini. It's a common sense solution to gardening in areas with too much clay in the soil and too much water everywhere. Additionally, raised beds allow me to combine ideal proportions of compost, sand, and soil depending on what I plant in specific beds.
@jeffryflores9373
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, you don't want to screw/nail into the endgrain of another piece of wood. That is the weakest point in lumber. Always screw into the face or edge of a board. Screwing into the endgrain like said, doesn't stabilize the frame. It may look like it does when you first do it but, really you're weakening the lumber. Wood is made of fibers that run the length of the board, think of it as a bunch of straws tightly grouped together. If you push your finger in from the sides or top you might bend some straws and have to force your finger in. When you stick your finger at the ends, the straws simply just move around your finger. Same thing for screws and wood fibers, screwing into the endgrain just causes the wood fibers to move around the screw, the screw isn't really grabbing onto anything. Also ALWAYS pre drill to ensure no splits or cracking will occur no matter the location. "IF IT'S WORTH DOING, IT'S WORTH DOING RIGHT" - HD Lumber Associate. P.s I'm not bashing on the lady who made the video, hats off to you for going through the process of recording and editing and making the video. I also do video type things I know the struggle, it's not easy. Great video for simple build, I'm just trying to clear things up.
@ibewalkingwiththecheesecak2565
2 жыл бұрын
What should you do instead? (Genuinely asking)
@louladesbois9866
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I was about to buy two raised garden bed kits this morning for 89 cad$ +tx each (the cheaper I've found) but I decided to check on KZitem and found your video. My husband have just finished the first one. It's a great DIY project, it's cheap and we are very grateful to you. Merci from Montréal.
@TheCraftyGemini
8 жыл бұрын
yay! Glad to hear it! Happy gardening!
@nateellenberger6043
4 жыл бұрын
Those screws are called "Deckmate" screws and they are the dealio! It is nice the box comes with the star bit that they dont strip out easy as you stated. :) Cool video!
@2coverunder
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to record and post this video. Vanessa, you have really hit a spectacular homerun with this presentation and I really really really appreciate how simple and easy these steps are to follow. You have a talent and you know where your talent lies and you are willingly helping other people around the world in a super way. So wonderful! I see your video has been posted for a few years now. WOW!!, I am looking at the views!!! Amazing!!!! I also appreciate how you listed the the supplies with this video making this project ahead of me and my family that much easier to tackle and complete! Please understand, I have watched countless "raised beds" videos and I have been unable to settle on which video suggestion to follow. Well, I saw you here today, and I am glad I clicked and watched your easy as 1-2-3 presentation. I decided I want to build your great example!!!!! I do not know what all the thumbs downs are for here because I saw and heard nothing of disappointment. I have learned in the past, that it is really hard to please folks these nowadays. I mean, what were they looking for, legos? LOL! Now, this video came from your hard work!! Two thumbs up for me, Vanessa!!!! Thank you again!!!!!!!!!! Ok, so I have subscribed to this video and I am gonna let my wife know that I have finally found a raised bed video that I want to build!!!! God bless you and your precious family!!!!!
@daniellerom3703
5 жыл бұрын
The art of simplicity! Thank you so very much for sharing. Now, I can build my raised bed with confidence. This is going to be my first veggie garden. I am so excited. I wish you the very best. Please continue to share.
@pctips4all
2 жыл бұрын
I made a 4x4 based on your video. It worked out great! I am about to do a 4x8 now. Thanks again! I appreciate you!
@TheCraftyGemini
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@pctips4all
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCraftyGemini thanks much!!
@jadonmercado
4 жыл бұрын
Is anyone watching this while on break out of school because of the coronavirus in 2020
@TheNLSOM
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, watching out here in Washington State :-) Cool video and fun project!
@angeloortega9872
4 жыл бұрын
Haha yes I've been putting this off forever
@whe2dank
4 жыл бұрын
LMAO yes, never gardened in my life
@AlasdairILoveOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yep! I just made my first smaller very amateur grow bed but It's hard figuring out how to get the 'walls' as high as my desired 30cm as most planks you can buy are only 15cm and trying to attach one level onto existing level to get desired height is not so easy!
@somethingbeautiful71
4 жыл бұрын
I am, a project for my husband to get him out of the house.
@michelethomas6689
2 жыл бұрын
Now I can add you as a handy woman! I have watched so many of your sewing videos! You have taught me the art of quilting, making tote bags and so many other cool stuff! Thanks!
@aborne
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! I followed your directions and made a nice raised garden of my own. Great job.
@blackbusinessreviews4789
2 жыл бұрын
She making sure her family eat good! A whole queen!
@MrDaddyNew
7 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say you are an awesome person thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world!
@damariskubauzo5186
5 жыл бұрын
Omg. I did it. I did it. I was always so darn o overwhelmed with trying to plan a raise bed garden. But I totally understood this simple design and I did it. Sending you a big jumping hug and a million thanks.
@TheCraftyGemini
5 жыл бұрын
Yay for you!!! 👏🏽👏🏽
@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet
10 жыл бұрын
I LOVE when you do these garden videos! You make me believe even I can do it! More of these wonderful gardening videos! Thank you Vanessa!
@carolarendt5520
9 жыл бұрын
I have two raised garden beds and love them. I also use plastic under them. I cut open the contractor trash bags and slip two under each raise bed before I fill with dirt. It's helps a lot to keep the weeds down.
@Ed19601
9 жыл бұрын
there are some more ways to make untreated wood last: If you make the cornerstuds a bit longer so the underside of the sideboards is not in contact with the ground. Staple some plastic on the top of the sides and let that hang all the way down at the inside where you put your liner. That way the inside is not in contact with any soil. melt a few pieces of bitumen on the bottom of the corner studs Put a piece of wood on top of the cornerstuds to prevent rain from soaking in
@lizzblazin2768
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed19601 who caress....
@Ed19601
8 жыл бұрын
+Lizzy Scarlett You obviously dont, but others may
@lizzblazin2768
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed19601 yeah well it bothers me that he thinks it's not enough...
@lizzblazin2768
8 жыл бұрын
+Lizzy Scarlett i meant that "you"
@Goldengirl56
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed19601 I care, Ed19601 - I wanna make this and I appreciate your input! Thanks so much!
@lindakozel1442
2 жыл бұрын
I am almost finished building this raised bed. It is my VERY FIRST project using a drill. This is an exellent project for a beginner. I made some mistakes and just learning how to use a power tool, well, I have much to learn, but even though I made some mistakes, what a great project to learn by doing!!!! I love it and can't wait to make another one. The second one will be much better. Lol. The presentation was wonderful, simple, easy to understand. Thank you so much.
@karnlamp
7 жыл бұрын
great video. Clear and simple, to the point, thorough, no wasted time. thank you Gemini!
@territ.5357
5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to building my own beds, because of you. Thank you so much!
@JB-tv2wp
4 жыл бұрын
You’re really good at explaining why you choose certain materials and how to build it 👍
@texasblue416
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, you were very informative and professional, I loved it!
@TheCraftyGemini
8 жыл бұрын
+Roger Wilson Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
@elenacerasela
8 жыл бұрын
+Roger Wilson Ditto. Great video. Great lady.
@lizzblazin2768
8 жыл бұрын
+TheCraftyGemini I LOVED IT SO MUCH,but some people think it was not helpful enough :< BUT I DO so dont ind the haters love all ur vids
@Zoe__Mi
7 жыл бұрын
Roger Wilson was在熙熙攘攘夏日小鲜肉的笑容 v 创新性。。''。广告法方法。
@michellereyes2628
6 жыл бұрын
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
@CherylHovey
3 жыл бұрын
Omgosh hon, your kids are just so sweet I want to just come through the tube & hug them. You have to be so proud. I just bet that living on a farm is so good for them.
@corynneperson275
10 жыл бұрын
This is right on time. I have been at the store pricing materials for this project and was debating if I were going to use wood or concrete blocks. I had decided on the concrete but I think I am going to make one out of wood just to see which one I like best for my needs. Love your channel. Please keep inspiring us.
@Mari443Garrett1
5 жыл бұрын
I made mine from an old pool wood that was sitting on my yard for years. I didn't even put that extra block of wood. Then I dug the ground, then put the wood on top of it, then added the compost on top. It lasted 5 years and it still good until now. And it's free.
@infinitehomedesign7607
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would just recommend using Cedar if you can afford it. It is cheaper and less work in the long run.
@Simon-fg8ec
5 жыл бұрын
Super informational and I love the way how she talks, entertaining and educational and confident
@daniellatrimurti3009
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Most people don't realize how even a short video like yours can take time to shoot and edit. Your instructions were very clear and again, thanks for taking the time to make the video. Do you recommend a weed barrier, or do you just fill it with soil?
@cherylseybert5669
5 жыл бұрын
In my raised beds I don't have any problems with weeds so probably not. Also make sure there isn't any tall weeds around the bed or else they might sprinkle seeds on your garden
@gaelenhixson5152
7 жыл бұрын
I have watched video after video of how to make a raised bed and I must tell you, No other video is as easily understood. Your video just shows me how to do easily and efficiently. You 've added prices and clearly explained measurements and the wood. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for a terrific video how to. I'am definately going to try this out. Your awesome.
@426superbee4
5 жыл бұрын
A tip put rocks, roofing tin, or pour concert under your raised beds, Kept gophers, moles out! Then fill it with dirt
@bekahnelichighali7977
5 жыл бұрын
Does the sheet metal create any draining issues? \
@426superbee4
5 жыл бұрын
dope! No Issues what so ever! Been in my tin roof raise beds, for 8 yrs now! I did have to paint it white cause its setting out in full sun the roofing tin does get hot. well the temp didn't help either> 108 degs> but they made it : ) with me watering around out from the raise bed , and cooling off the tin> So its best to be in part shade, at the hottest time of day 1 pm to 4 pm
@janesuzannestreeter1827
5 жыл бұрын
Try untreated well cured oak. It's more expensive, but it's also a hardwood. Lasts about five years longer than the pine, so it's a good return for the cost. Ironwood is also a long lasting wood even untreated, if you don't mind a somewhat higher outlay. A good fifteen to twenty years is what Ironwood will give you. Hardwoods are worth it. I also like to stack two bags of garden compost soil on top of each other, with the sides that touch removed (DO THIS AFTER STACKING, cut around the bits that are flat, not on the sides where they are curved and just pull the plastic panels out.). You cut little 'x' cuts in the top panel for your seeds or seedlings but don't remove the whole thing. Mulch the whole thing, nobody but you needs to know that the bags the soil came in are still there under the mulch, it looks great and it's a lot less work.
@jarrelldaniel4199
5 жыл бұрын
Pure genius.no I am not being sarcastic.Great idea
@tcmclips
6 жыл бұрын
great video, love hearing the natural sound of birds and chickens in the background, thumbs up for sure:)
@PercussusResurgo
8 жыл бұрын
You are a natural teacher on this. Concise. Precise and Effective. I'm inspired to tackle some raised bed construction. Thanks
@chrysanths6395
10 жыл бұрын
It was amazing to watch you do this. You are very talented!
@TheCraftyGemini
10 жыл бұрын
Aww. Thanks! :)
@hideoutsalon3718
5 жыл бұрын
We have a large open space behind our house, and there are thousands and thousands of rocks available to us. I sent my sweet husband with the wheelbarrow to gather dozens of them over the course of 9 or 10 trips, and we made an incredible dry stack raised bed for free. The rocks don't deteriorate, and they might actually supply a tiny bit of rock dust. We use homemade compost using the drunken compost method of taking grass clippings, kitchen waste, a little finished compost, plus brewer's yeast, molasses, and alfalfa meal and have finished compost every 2 weeks. I love your channel, but I was born in June, so I too am a Gemini.
@mamanatural
10 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! We're doing a big raised bed this year too. Organic salads, here we come!
@rannz8
6 жыл бұрын
Mama Natural how did it turn out?
@Aaron_Scissorhands
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo, how were those salads?
@theodorerzepski8491
4 жыл бұрын
Just assembled 2 raised garden beds using your method. It was easy and your crystal clear instructions were simple to follow. Since were cooped up with the Corona quarantine it was therapeutic to actually do something outside and demonstrate hope for the future. Now we have to see any films you have about planting vegetables. Thanks
@PuffPuffPlant
9 жыл бұрын
Great tip on finding low cost UNTREATED wood for raised beds! Subbed :)
@anndean6014
5 жыл бұрын
Since I hurt my back 3 years ago I haven’t been able for dig through my garden. I miss my fresh vegetables. This video gave me a great idea for a simple raised garden! Can’t wait to hit Home Depot for some nails and wood. I can’t wait to see my garden growing again!
@MsQueensheena
9 жыл бұрын
Nice, good job! Thank you for sharing and for your demonstration. By the way they look great! My daughter will love this since she wants to make one. She's 19 years old and is excited about gardening!
@shannonlombardi1351
6 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m talking about girl,,,!!!! I’ve been wasteing my time on other ppls channel they try to make things so complicated , but ur Bada bing bada bing straight to the point no lollygagging not wasting my time if not give me a five minute intro just straight to the point I love it thanks I’m going to submit to your channel keep up the good work
@Jennlewis16
10 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how you built your chicken coop?
@pattygranger6175
5 жыл бұрын
Jennlewis16 I would love to see that as well!! Great thought!!
@frenchbroad1431
7 жыл бұрын
The other youtube videos I've watched, they seem to assume you know some of the steps. I don't, that's why I'm watching the video. She explains everything step by step. Plus she's lovely. I am now a fan.
@MelanieHam
10 жыл бұрын
I literally have a black thumb, but my kids love Grandma's garden!
@TheCraftyGemini
10 жыл бұрын
LOL. I bet if you got some good compost in a garden bed you'd grow some yummy stuff! :)
@limejuice7467
3 жыл бұрын
Aww this is sweet 😊
@Rockfoilshears
3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my sister. She managed to kill succulents. I’m better but not by much.
@youdontneedmyname3299
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rockfoilshears 😭😭😭😭
@daffygremlin
3 жыл бұрын
Figuratively*
@unclejoe5865
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! 6:45 make sure your screws are going into the middle of one of the boards, The screws in this example are too close to the joint between the boards Treated wood in North America no longer contains dangerous chemicals. The "star" shaped screw heads are called "Torx"..
@staffoffice
8 жыл бұрын
Get some ground cover and staple it to the bottom of the garden to prevent weeds from coming up. It's under $10 a roll and it will stop weeds and grass from taking over your garden and lets water drain out.
@twaght
7 жыл бұрын
Ted yellowstone thank you, was wondering about why she left the bottom unfinished
@michellereyes2628
6 жыл бұрын
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
@tonioyendis4464
6 жыл бұрын
Ted yellowstone - using card-board works better for weed-control & is bio-degradable. Earth-worms love it too!
@nattyveggies
6 жыл бұрын
Tonio Yendis thats awesome
@janetwilder3006
6 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea for shallow rooted plants
@mindart1943
4 жыл бұрын
i used your video to help me with my first garden. thank you this helped me lots. your the best!
@TheCraftyGemini
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@Craftsbysamantha229
6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to do one this year for fresh veggies for my bearded dragon. :-)
@csj2005
6 жыл бұрын
Well explained. We have done this by watching your video. Thanks. What a great woman you are!!
@MIgardener
9 жыл бұрын
Super great video, We should partner up sometime for gardening videos! :)
@ericshin3059
4 жыл бұрын
This is very nicely done! Why are there so many thumbs down. I don’t understand. Thank you for making this video! I just learned that I can stack up two two 2x4 to make 2x8!
@TheVegetablegardener
9 жыл бұрын
Just found your site. Good job! We use Redwood out here in California and it lasts longer than Pine or Fir. We also have a LOT of gophers out here so we put chicken wire under the raised beds and that keeps those nasty critters out. Check out my site if you have the time. The Vegetable Gardener at youtube Blair
@mssassy9417
6 жыл бұрын
TheVegetablegardener
@pnweezy
6 жыл бұрын
Very good idea to block out gopher
@sistabird
5 жыл бұрын
You may not see this since you posted 3 years ago but does putting chicken wire under the beds interfere with your root vegetables?
@chadburke1938
5 жыл бұрын
You have to use 1/2” hardware cloth as chicken wire is too wide of a mesh and gophers can go right through it.
@adrianamorphous
4 жыл бұрын
vegetal are bad tho 😟
@mrsamac4
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Just sent this to my mother in law, she's been talking about doing this!!! My husband is gonna do this for her!!!! Thanks for this!!!
@TheCraftyGemini
10 жыл бұрын
No problem. Great to hear!
@raychii7361
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just here to make a update for the price. It would be like 45-50 usd right now
@jkprojectsnstuff697
3 жыл бұрын
Just built a garden box and lumber prices are shocking!
@sharielkins
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I just completed my version based on this it worked well using scrap wood pieces I already had. This was very helpful.
@NormTS
2 жыл бұрын
15 dollars!!!,how the..... Ooooo this video was 7 years ago....
@kellymacdonald9367
8 жыл бұрын
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for as my children and I are about to start our first veggie patch. Thanks so much!
@icawn
8 жыл бұрын
i stopped watching at 0:10 and went out and made it. this is one project requiring no further explanation lol.
@omaraguirre1833
7 жыл бұрын
icawn hahaha
@sifuboy
7 жыл бұрын
icawn seriously mate, you have made my day!!
@joyevans8454
6 жыл бұрын
Don't be too sure...she had some really good tips how to set the end screws to keep it really stable
@truthheals4491
4 жыл бұрын
6 years after your post...I’m here for it!! Thanks for the guide!💜
@BrainToMush
8 жыл бұрын
That's called a torx driver bit and torx drive screws.
@BrainToMush
8 жыл бұрын
or torx head screws often known as.
@theresauzhca9866
8 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering what kind they were thanks a lot!
@dietrichzumwald4777
8 жыл бұрын
Tip: If you leave the 2x4 corner stud longer, you can stake them into the ground for added stability, to help avoid twisting and lifting while adding soil to the raised beds, cutting a slant on the bottom end of the 2x4 helps when you sink them into the soil, if you make the slant the same height to width ratio, you can simply push the board by hand until the side slat becomes flat on the ground which prevents movement of the bed side slats, Torx screws work well, thank you for all of your tips
@YellowSynth
8 жыл бұрын
I need a wife like this. so many women these days just think about twerking
@joeydaniel3270
8 жыл бұрын
excellent video
@YellowSynth
8 жыл бұрын
Joey Daniel indeed
@aliciyaengeser7368
7 жыл бұрын
Yellow Synth yeah
@cjview7398
7 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO true
@JanCarlosM7
7 жыл бұрын
gardener in day twerker in night
@benjaminkaila4414
3 жыл бұрын
Simplest way to make a raised bed. Thank you for posting it. I made several of them just by watching your video. Thanks again.
@rdwilliams8972
9 жыл бұрын
Nice job girl......one tip.....when using long screws without a pilot hole, rub the screws on an old bar of soap. This will lubricate the treads and help it go in easier.
@tedrzepski3789
4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. During this quarantine we're looking for projects. This video is clear and logical. You are a great teacher. Very able camera operator. Thanks
@maryannrussell7263
4 жыл бұрын
So grateful for your wisdom..you are the bomb ...I will review again with notes...So thankful for wisdom.. this budget will work for me and my 2 wildflower seed beds...its gonna be super.. what a blessing..thank you
@BruhBoogaloo
4 жыл бұрын
Made one yesterday (5/9/2020) $17 in supplies. All this time later, still proves to be inexpensive and LOOKS GOOD!
@barbarakelly1916
4 жыл бұрын
With the food supply chain disrupted, and climate change concerns, home food growing is a smart project. This is a very well-done video!
@zorion3909
4 жыл бұрын
After cutting tons of boards, I discovered I wasn’t exactly sure how to screw them together with the coroner posts. Thank you so much for this video! You rock!
@francosworld5030
2 жыл бұрын
My garden is beautiful if I must say so. I have seen too many vids on these raised garden beds. I do not consider them raised beds, they are wood frames on the ground. They really are useless if you look at the design of any of these on the ground. My raised beds you walk up to and garden while standing - never bending over! The advantage of a garden bed 3ft in the air are too numerous to mention. Hey you produced a nice/quality vid young lady. I am just commenting on the subject of raised garden beds! Have Fun!
@txgbeezydabeatman
4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I built ours today. Your tutorial was easy to follow.
@AntonyLe55
2 жыл бұрын
that was dope! Love that you included the prices . Very budget friendly DIY!
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