Before Drew left he tilled up 3 long rows for strawberries. He didn't have time to build the boxes but he did get out all the boards so the boys and I could work on it. Well, today we finally built one! It didn't turn out as nice as I had hoped it would, but it will work. We are using salvaged lumber that was in the barn when we bought this place. Can't beat that!
The beds on the left are the ones Silas built with his Grammy. The next 3 are strawberry beds. You can see one is in the process of being laid out and one is done.
Here it is! Something is really weird on the right side. We used 12" 2x4's with the end cut like a tent stake so it would drive easier. We pounded those in as we went-flush with the tops of the boards-and then screwed the side boards into them. Some weren't pounded so straight and with the boards already a bit bowed, well, it's a little wibbly. Now, we have 2 more to build and we can plant strawberries! I wouldn't have wanted to do this without my 3 willing helpers.
This is me getting a board into place. Almost all of the boards needed to have the ends cut off so they would be straight.
Making one of many cuts. :) I am looking forward to making the next two. We made a few mistakes with the first one and now I think I have it figured out. The next two should go much faster.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Building raised beds
Posted by Penny at 6:42 PM
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I have so much I want to write on all of these post. ;0) I have to run out to Whole Foods quickly. Hopefully I will catch up this weekend. I get so excited to see that I am not the only one cutting wood. lol ;0) Kindred spirit we are. lol They look great. I didn't see it wobbly. I can't wait to see when you have it filled with strawberries. Yummy. Good to go on top of some oat cakes.
The raised bed turned out so great. I think it is wonderful that you can use power tools. :o) Maybe I'll have to get my hubby to teach me. ;o)
Hi Shereen. Thank you for your sweet comments. I am excited to get those strawberries in - hopefully next week.
Hi Lisa. Thank you for the compliment. Yes, it has been good to know how to use some power tools. I don't do it much but I know I can if I need or want to. :) It has been fun to try new things out.
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