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Raised Garden Bed- Filling and Grid Tutorial- Square Foot Gardening



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Gardening season is in full swing and I’m trying out some raised garden beds on the farm thus year to improve or water drainage issues. We’ve been getting a lot of rain and or clay soil is getting really compacted and takes forever to drain. So raised garden beds it is! We are trying the very popular square foot gardening method made famous by Mel Bartholomew author of the Square Foot Gardening book series.

In this video I tell you what we are filling our raised beds with and I teach you how to create the grid that really makes square foot gardening what it is.

Supplies you’ll need:
• measuring tape
• hammer
• nails or screws
• twine, rope, etc. (you can also use wooden trim or sticks, pvc, etc)
• pencil for marking wood

This 4 foot x 4 foot raised bed cost me just under $15 and is a great way to start growing food, herbs or even just flowers. This is the size suggested in the Square Foot Gardening method. You can learn how to make this raised bed with my step-by-step video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQ1G4hTS1w

Before using any woodworking tools please practice safety precautions to ensure proper and safe use of all tools and supplies. Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions for the tools and supplies you are using. Use eye and hand protection if the project requires it and of course, have fun!

Give it a try!

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27 Comments

  3. Lyn Rivera

    I just want to say, I saw your videos, loved how you explain everything ( me being a newbie in gardening) I'm sure even I can do this, thx for sharing 🙂 also your kids are adorable.

  5. Ziran the Tester

    lol you read Mel Bartholomews book "square foot gardening", he's the first person ive seen to promote this method. it's great, right?

  10. Debra Arizona

    I was looking for a square foot bed video,and saw yours. Everything was easy to follow…thank you for doing videos that help us save money…you and your little helpers are awesome!!

  13. Nena Kelli

    Hi Vanessa. Thank you for the simple video. Since it's been a few years since this video, have you made any adjustments to your soil mixture?

  14. Valerie Anderson

    Great job! Now do you hv a video of the types of plants that can grow in this box? I know there are by other people but I'd love to see yours.

  16. mamacass1997

    I would love to see a video of how you planted your raised beds and what plants you chose. Love your videos!

  19. Marz Lo

    Thank you for the clarity! I've been looking through what feels like hundreds of videos before I came to you. This is exactly what I was looking for. Extremely helpful, thank you!!!

  21. Miguel Jorge

    I am planning on starting a raised vegetable garden. Can I use pressure treated wood safely? Will it lech chemicals and if they do leak, are these chemicals harmful when I eat the vegetables? TIA

  22. John C

    Great job. I would like to mention you in my videos…is that ok? If so what name should I use or keyword for them to find you better?

  24. Denise Hansen

    I love this and def going to do this. I'm sure the wood is more expensive now though but still I think it'll be ok have many boxes already that I purchased last year. I love all your video …..thank you so much!

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