How to Build a Raised Bed CHEAP and EASY, Backyard Gardening

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How to build a raised bed garden, anyone can do this!
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  • @debrabalinski-long1183
    @debrabalinski-long11834 жыл бұрын

    My husband & I have been living at our home for 30 years. Trial & Error on gardening beds. Now we're age 60 with aches & pains, and purchased 2 Keter raised beds (on legs), but I still wanted a home-made ground raised bed for growing squash. After seeing this video, I finally got hubby to go to Home Depot today to "get the goods"! So this is how we'll be happily spending our 31st wedding anniversary today! (Great "quarantined" project!).

  • @debrabalinski-long1183

    @debrabalinski-long1183

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ordinary Pete TY, and to you as well!

  • @medotaku9360

    @medotaku9360

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully he didn't bring back something thats gonna kill both of you from the plague ridden store you sent him off to for no legitimate reason.

  • @debrabalinski-long1183

    @debrabalinski-long1183

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@medotaku9360 That's quite judgmental on your part, especially since we don't even know each other, and you don't even know what the "plague ridden" stats are where I live. Still, I wish you a Safe Memorial Weekend.

  • @amylouise9113

    @amylouise9113

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to you both! Happy gardening!

  • @tanstaafl1963

    @tanstaafl1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    Debra Balinski-Long Happy Anniversary

  • @marydolgin
    @marydolgin Жыл бұрын

    My husband just built this, it's awesome and feels super sturdy. Thanks again for the video and instructions, it turned out great! In case anyone needs it here's a list of materials: 3pcs 2x10, 8’ * 4pcs 2x4, 8’ * 64 Deck screws 3” * For the wood: Douglas Fir, not pressure treated

  • @breaddstickk

    @breaddstickk

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Grapesforeeeeeeeee

    @Grapesforeeeeeeeee

    5 ай бұрын

    This is awesome I need to do this!! Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤😊😊

  • @jaynegaston55

    @jaynegaston55

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @christinamelgar4391

    @christinamelgar4391

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @maestro19965uy

    @maestro19965uy

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks Mary 👍

  • @emmabaugher1678
    @emmabaugher16782 жыл бұрын

    Just a heads up if you are planning on constructing this with the ledge -- he mentions at the 5:00 mark that it requires an EXTRA 2x4 in order to construct the support pieces. This is not included in the earlier list he mentions at the 1:56 mark, citing (3) 2x4s and (3) 2x10s. Just trying to save you an extra trip to the lumberyard like I had to do!

  • @svatopia

    @svatopia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah, yes.... just discovered this the hard way as well.

  • @bethanyhopkins1495

    @bethanyhopkins1495

    Жыл бұрын

    Wish I had read this comment earlier. Two trips to the lumberyard for me 😞

  • @EchoesofLore

    @EchoesofLore

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @megangray4063

    @megangray4063

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for listing these. It made it easy to come back to see what wood I needed without having to research the video.

  • @IanPattisonOakville
    @IanPattisonOakville2 жыл бұрын

    "the 2x4 is just over $2" - cries in 2021, paying $10.

  • @kyletent414

    @kyletent414

    2 жыл бұрын

    Crazy how none of these wood builds seem affordable at all at this point in time.

  • @softaco3088

    @softaco3088

    2 жыл бұрын

    crying in 2022

  • @TheFBIorange

    @TheFBIorange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Went in to Home Depot today to try this, and the 2x4s were $17 each

  • @cameroncrowley8482

    @cameroncrowley8482

    2 жыл бұрын

    2022 here.. crying harder

  • @nisi6295

    @nisi6295

    2 жыл бұрын

    LMAO SAAAAAME except 2022

  • @genericcucumber6327
    @genericcucumber63273 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never seen someone so enthusiastic about garden beds😂😂 thanks for the tips

  • @kylecogar3867
    @kylecogar38672 жыл бұрын

    This video was posted 2 years ago? The cost for this project went from $43.02 to $88.31 in two years. I sure do miss the good old days…

  • @nutterbutterpop8193

    @nutterbutterpop8193

    Ай бұрын

    This comment was 2 years ago? Bet you it’s gone to $100+ at this point 😭

  • @thumper823

    @thumper823

    23 күн бұрын

    @@nutterbutterpop8193 This comment was posted a week and half ago...I bet it's gone up to $125 plus today. 😱😱

  • @ChidiBroderick

    @ChidiBroderick

    11 күн бұрын

    @@nutterbutterpop8193about to go to Home Depot right now to confirm 😂

  • @Subasically
    @Subasically3 жыл бұрын

    What you'll need: 3 x 2 in. x 4 in. x 8ft 3 x 2 in. x 10 in. x 8ft Box of 3in. deck screws Countersink drill bit

  • @ES-te3io

    @ES-te3io

    Ай бұрын

    You need 4 x 2”x4” x 8ft because the 4th one is used to make the supports (small blocks) for the ledge.

  • @caitlankelly4367
    @caitlankelly4367 Жыл бұрын

    I built my first garden bed 3 years ago due to this video. I’m now in the process of building my 3rd (1/year till I run out of space). I just want to say thank you. Your food forest inspired me to start gardening and it’s been incredibly fulfilling and empowering.

  • @kit10

    @kit10

    15 күн бұрын

    I'm curious what the cost difference was between your first one and your latest one!

  • @CustomGardenSolutions
    @CustomGardenSolutions4 жыл бұрын

    Jim's very nice raised bed. You provided lots of great information. One thing that we do differently is that we put the ledge of the bed on the outside. We find slugs and other non-beneficials like to hide under the ledge. It does force us to get a little bit longer piece of wood for the ledges though. Additionally, we have found that decking wood makes a nice ledge although it is a little bit more expensive than a 2x4. The only other thing we do differently is to use a 4x4 or 2x4 at each of the corners and rising vertically. Then we7 screw them in to make the corner a little more secure. It also helps to keep the outside corners dryer and therefore less likely to rot. Because when it rots the screws tend to pull out of the wood. But those are all small issues. Your bed will be fine and you and Tuck will grow a lot of great herbs and vegetables there.

  • @glowandgrowself2844
    @glowandgrowself2844 Жыл бұрын

    I just love Tuck❣❣❣❤❤❤❤ He is the cutest ever❣ Would love to see more of him in the videos. Thank you James for all to great gardening tips and treats. I love watching your channel. Keep up the wonderful job!

  • @aidanshaus
    @aidanshaus Жыл бұрын

    Wow this video rules! I made FIVE of these for my garden this week. It took me about three days and maybe $200 worth of supplies. I'm really pumped about how great they look. We ordered a bulk order of 5 cubic yards of compost for the garden this year, and I'm excited to fill these beds! I even made a video of me making the beds. I did sadly break THREE drill bits in the course of making them... haha. Totally worth it. Thanks for the great video James!

  • @julee0613

    @julee0613

    Жыл бұрын

    well done~

  • @tomhdk

    @tomhdk

    Жыл бұрын

    Great job!! Where are the videos? 😝

  • @Chickennss
    @Chickennss3 жыл бұрын

    Dude. You are high energy. Also, 2021 you can easily double the cost of that lumber.

  • @jroddy1

    @jroddy1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Triple! Lol

  • @4229819

    @4229819

    3 жыл бұрын

    More than that... Each 2x10x8 is 21.88$ here!

  • @lowcountrysmoke

    @lowcountrysmoke

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s coked up for sure

  • @dustinn7014
    @dustinn70143 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know who would give this a thumbs down. I just finished mine and it looks great. It’s easy to make, cheap, and looks great. Thank you author for posting this!

  • @seedylee
    @seedylee4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining the measurements, drilling and screws. It's all the small stuff that makes it easier to figure out the big stuff.

  • @tomjeffersonwasright2288
    @tomjeffersonwasright22884 жыл бұрын

    Here in the South, that wood would be rotted in one year, and my termite inspector would be going nuts.. I just use concrete blocks, They last forever, are easily moveable, are about the same price as wood, are super easy to set in place, and, when filled with soil are very stable and can be planted with small plants in the voids. I like marigolds. As your soil builds up over years, just add another layer. Sometimes used ones are free. In the winter I cover them with old sliding glass doors, and have a mini green house to start plants. The blocks have great thermal mass.

  • @Harurema

    @Harurema

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fir wood is naturally rot resistant, although termites would be a problem.

  • @kele1264

    @kele1264

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea. Thank you. My neighborhood has house-eating termites. Don't want to invite them to a brand new smorgasbord.

  • @kaitlinthomas4692

    @kaitlinthomas4692

    3 жыл бұрын

    Concrete can leech harmful chemicals into soil.

  • @shaunsiddall9880

    @shaunsiddall9880

    3 жыл бұрын

    Used non treated pine for beds in October and they have already been eaten by termites

  • @BittyVids

    @BittyVids

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the south non treated stuff lasted less than a year. I use corrugated metal roof sheets for the bed sides. until I can escape swamp land USA.

  • @MacLBaker
    @MacLBaker2 жыл бұрын

    Just built two of these today with my wife all praises to the Heavenly Father! Awesome video thanks for making it! Great instruction

  • @AllHeartHomesteading
    @AllHeartHomesteading4 жыл бұрын

    If you take the extra step, you can treat the boards with raw linseed oil. 2-3 coats let it dry and it will add years to the wood

  • @fxm5715

    @fxm5715

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can also cut the linseed oil with turpentine and dissolve some food-grade wax into it to extend the life even longer.

  • @arthurayers5044

    @arthurayers5044

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or, just use a material that isn't going to rot out in a year or two and have to do it all over again. It shows when first timers try to tell you how to do something.

  • @fxm5715

    @fxm5715

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@arthurayers5044 I've been gardening and building beds for almost 30 years. While I've never lived anywhere more than about 10 years, I've also never had to replace a bed I built and treated with linseed oil and food grade paraffin wax. I do re-treat them every few years, though. While it may not be worth the effort to you "experienced" gardeners, it is to some of us.

  • @jameslaw3740

    @jameslaw3740

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thompson's water seal

  • @paulblegg

    @paulblegg

    4 жыл бұрын

    FXM Maybe Arthur enjoys a little arsenic in his food. 🤔

  • @starlitekaraoke113
    @starlitekaraoke1134 жыл бұрын

    Great video. In a thousand years if aliens see your videos, they will definitely think Tuck and dogs are the master being. As James works hard, Tuck is lying comfortably close by supervising and making sure the job is done correctly.

  • @billysonlinesurveychannel8247
    @billysonlinesurveychannel82472 жыл бұрын

    Nothing is cheap anymore when it comes to wood. I went around my garage today and collected wood laying around and made a garden bed without having to purchase a single piece of lumber. Feelsgoodman

  • @jacobregan5848
    @jacobregan58483 жыл бұрын

    Yo tuck is so sweet ! He dug a hole to chill in that’s amazing

  • @gregspindler3597
    @gregspindler35974 жыл бұрын

    I followed your video verbatim and built two raised beds, and still have all my fingers and toes (thanks to your suggestion of having the big box store cut the wood for me). It was incredibly easy following your step-by-step instructions. Thank you so much for the video!

  • @mindydyer7483
    @mindydyer74834 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video! I made two of these in three hours and they look amazing. I’m 56 years old and I’m so proud of myself that I can make something that looks that good!! Thank you again

  • @genivedibernardo8152
    @genivedibernardo81523 жыл бұрын

    I made this bed last year, it is great. The only modification I will be making as I build new ones this spring is putting the cleats on the outside of the bed and having the side rails "hang" more to the outside, as the side rails take up space needed if doing square foot gardening.

  • @icarus7924
    @icarus79243 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I know how to do this theoretically but having the visual where someone explains what and why they're doing what they're doing is so helpful for a beginner with wood. Hope to see more now that I've found you :)

  • @nicholasgudgeon7024
    @nicholasgudgeon70244 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you're awesome and you inspired me to finally build some beds! Completed four big mamas in just a few hours with your simple directions and advice. Thanks for sharing and spreading the knowledge!

  • @aw4always
    @aw4always4 жыл бұрын

    Never thought about an edge--NICE! Will be making that. Love to Tuck!

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle72 жыл бұрын

    For the record: Pressure treated wood is now OK to use for raised beds. In the 'old days' they used arsenic but now the wood is injected with copper sulfate, which is safe. Stringent tests have been done by gardeners, sending in soil samples to testing Labs with no evil chems found present in the samples.

  • @mjt1517

    @mjt1517

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll pass on that.

  • @VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo

    @VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So we aren't allowed to use just any type of wood? @jthepicklr7

  • @jthepickle7

    @jthepickle7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo Pressure treated only costs a little more than "just any type of wood" , which lasts about 4 to 5 years before you have rebuild all the raised beds again.

  • @stephenimmordino3020

    @stephenimmordino3020

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice but pretty expensive with current wood prices. Anyone suggest cheaper materials for the sides? House siding maybe?

  • @garyp1930

    @garyp1930

    Жыл бұрын

    Great !! Thank You !!

  • @abrahamsir1746
    @abrahamsir17463 жыл бұрын

    pre-pandemic wood prices. Today, that would be a $1000 raised bed :D

  • @VashtheStampede007

    @VashtheStampede007

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seriously? And I am looking at this now 😂. How much did he say it cost him for the whole thing in the video? I had build one in 2018. 12x4x1. One inch thick (too thin). Aside the four sides, I only used six wooden sticks to strength the bed. It cost me $70 or so for everything including the screws. Now I want to build a few more. Good ones like his. Better looking, and can last longer. did I just pick the wrong time?

  • @looksgoodtous

    @looksgoodtous

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VashtheStampede007 lol no, 2x10x8 is about $22 at the home center. So this build would still be below $100. Not as cheap as the video but not bad at all.

  • @VashtheStampede007

    @VashtheStampede007

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@looksgoodtous hi 👋, what do you mean by 2x10x8? When I mentioned 12x4x1, I meant 12 L x 4 W x 1 H. I wanted to maximize planting area with the messy amount of material lol

  • @looksgoodtous

    @looksgoodtous

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VashtheStampede007 sure, I'm just saying that $1000 is dramatic. It's not that much, whatever you decide to use haha.

  • @VashtheStampede007

    @VashtheStampede007

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@looksgoodtous I just went to a local store today. They told me the price is $167 for the whole thing (like the bed in the video, but 12’x4’ instead of 8’x4’). Pine tree wood though. They don’t have any cedar at the store. What is the type of wood in the video?

  • @stanmack6171
    @stanmack61714 жыл бұрын

    😍 8:00 “Yeah relaxed until you give me some sweet peas!” -Tuck

  • @LupeV
    @LupeV4 жыл бұрын

    I just used this tutorial to make a raised bed and it turned out so great. Your channel has really helped me through this quarantine with positive distractions.

  • @LISAJONES-wl2vt
    @LISAJONES-wl2vt3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. I love that precious dog and your kindness of being attentive to his needs.😊

  • @alrexrandrar
    @alrexrandrar3 жыл бұрын

    We used this video to build our raised beds and they're perfect! Thank you, James!

  • @kimberlyamaclaren9933
    @kimberlyamaclaren99334 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video ! Making raised garden beds this year in my yard - so happy you posted this 💕💕love for Tuck too ! Our soil is super rocky here , can’t wait to plant 🌱! Thank you 😊

  • @VK-qo1gm
    @VK-qo1gm4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad this video popped up, I just watched it with hubby twice, we are up to making raised beds for our new garden, we both love this idea & will be making the same, love that little xtra timber to sit & reach. We have just recently lost our fur best buddy of 14yrs, he too enjoyed gardening with us. I love watching Tuck enjoying his food forrest environment, supervising his buddy & just for being so adorable. Thank you both for so much valuable info & sharing your paradise with us :)

  • @doloresconolly1265

    @doloresconolly1265

    4 жыл бұрын

    Valerie K has to I

  • @penelopehunt2371

    @penelopehunt2371

    4 жыл бұрын

    Use brick

  • @ragushel2201

    @ragushel2201

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hubby

  • @sspeare02
    @sspeare024 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this such an attainable and well explained tutorial! I’m feeling very proud of myself at the moment as today I started and completed making this garden bed on my own and she looks fabulous! I have named her Eddie 😊 thank you!

  • @ninajade13

    @ninajade13

    3 жыл бұрын

    What kind of soil did you put in it? I’m just wondering how much to buy.

  • @hayznicole257
    @hayznicole2574 жыл бұрын

    I came for the raised garden bed, I stayed for Tuck. So cute!

  • @markbeames7852
    @markbeames78524 жыл бұрын

    James, I appreciate your attitude, energy and the fact that you get down "into the weeds" use terms we can relate to and use your hands. Also - Tuck is cool. The Garden State rules.

  • @katiejakobiec5884

    @katiejakobiec5884

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why not place the supports on the outside? It looks like you added shade unnecessarily 🤷‍♀️

  • @chantaltulliez8066
    @chantaltulliez80664 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as usual...love how you show everything you make from scratch. I learn something new each time I watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing...love from Australia...

  • @emilydart808
    @emilydart808 Жыл бұрын

    You’ve got to be the most inspiring gardening channel there is. For me at least. It’s 37F degrees outside and drizzling but you’re positivity has got me outside planning and building soils for the spring! Thank you for sharing your passion with the world

  • @sherrycook2277
    @sherrycook22774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I just built my bed today ... after watching this video multiple times. I feel so accomplished -- Thank you!

  • @olivegobin1584
    @olivegobin15844 жыл бұрын

    I just love Tuck, he is so adorable ❤️ love the bed. Thank you.

  • @kristinbishop6476
    @kristinbishop64764 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My husband and I followed your instructions and the bed turned out perfect!

  • @grandmalove6606
    @grandmalove6606 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you you really encourage me I am 75 years old grandma and years ago I build one and a raised bed garden God Wiling I’m going to make it again God bless you and your whole family and all the people around the world amen💝🥰✝️👏💐💐🙏❤️

  • @ramyasubramanian8804
    @ramyasubramanian88043 жыл бұрын

    James, we watched your video and built one right away. Your raised bed is simple and sturdy. We love it, and look forward to many years of growing food. Douglas Fir is easy to work with and I am going to take the idea from an earlier comment about treating it with linseed oil. Thank you! Enjoyed meeting Tuck too!

  • @jonathanmaner1157
    @jonathanmaner11574 жыл бұрын

    Just built this yesterday, James! It's my first time gardening. Thanks for the video guide!

  • @pratiwisuci717
    @pratiwisuci7174 жыл бұрын

    James is not just a gardener, he's a good carpenter tooo... 😄👍🏼 Thanks for the video... Poor Tuck he's a little scared of the noise🤭

  • @maxraines6004
    @maxraines60043 жыл бұрын

    Much thanks! You’re energy has got me pumped up to get my raised beds finished!

  • @CoderToHomesteader
    @CoderToHomesteader3 жыл бұрын

    This video inspired me to do a raised garden bed on my own channel. Thanks for the inspiration James! Keep bringing the energy and stay safe with Tuck.

  • @k.d.5119
    @k.d.51194 жыл бұрын

    Hi, James. First Thank you for passionate, easy and enjoyable videos. I did build 3 raised beds based on your design. It is my first year doing raised beds. I am encouraged after watching many of your videos and my last year trail of growing tomatoes in 5 gal buckets. Me and my family we are on gardening adventure.

  • @murphyslaw580
    @murphyslaw5804 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks so much for your speedy dude and I've just been to our local Builders Provider this morning and now have my Veggie Bed cut and assembled. My son Zach had a super time assisting me, as he has woodwork lessons in High School. The experience he gained can't be measured with money. Not to mention the bonding session it created for us both. Again, many, many thanks! Kind regards, Murphy

  • @zsaisayus
    @zsaisayus3 жыл бұрын

    Your energy and the fact you make it super simple has inspired me to do it with my dog. Thanks

  • @kevincansiani7611
    @kevincansiani761116 күн бұрын

    Awesome design and instructions. Thank you so much! I went with 2"x12" just to give a little more depth with minimal increase in cost.

  • @UnbreakableMahal
    @UnbreakableMahal4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing..... I learn more things every time I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing my friend have a blessed day and that of your week. God bless #1

  • @kevinaldridge1080
    @kevinaldridge10804 жыл бұрын

    When getting wood at big box stores don't forget to ask about Cull lumber. This is lumber that was is damage and can be reduced in price by 70 or 80 percent in cost. This will leave you with more money to buys seeds. Thanks

  • @shahnazbegum1376

    @shahnazbegum1376

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't tell you how many projects i've made for mostly free just with their cull lumber. Most of it is good stuff if you take your time to trim down the messed up bits.

  • @JehovaRaah3

    @JehovaRaah3

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this tip!

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle72 жыл бұрын

    Too, you can drill holes in the edges and bend PVC pipe for hoops. Stretch plastic for season extension or grow fabric to keep out Cabbage Moth.

  • @amyhavens6713
    @amyhavens67133 жыл бұрын

    I really want to thank you for this video especially, but also for everything you do Mr Prigioni🌱💚. When the pandemic started, yours were the best videos I found for building and filling raised beds well, organically, and affordably. I had a fantastic first vegetable season!! I succesfully grew lettuces, radishes, beets, parsley, native american corns, crookneck and honeynut squash, honeydew, strawberries, mints, thymes, potatoes (well kinda successfully), lotsa tomatoes and beans, actually so many things! Lotsa fails too but so what? I live in Ocean City on 1/10th of an acre of mostly concrete! You were so helpful! Thank you so much! I hope you are okay, I haven't seen any videos for a little while...

  • @lisabowman5282
    @lisabowman52824 жыл бұрын

    I built one today 😁 Thank you for posting the video. I'm super glad I found it!

  • @samuelaganbi8276

    @samuelaganbi8276

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much did you spend on wood?

  • @lisabowman5282

    @lisabowman5282

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@samuelaganbi8276 I don't remember. It's been awhile. But I did not use any supplies that were very expensive because I can't afford it.

  • @voiceoftruth9358
    @voiceoftruth93582 жыл бұрын

    James, thank you for the many great videos you constantly put out. I’ve watched at least 20 of your videos since finding your page 6 weeks ago. This year will be my first attempt a growing a garden. Living in a city in NJ, my yard is small, but I hope to still plant at least 10 different vegetables (in small quantities). I will be using many of your tips, advice and expertise in my 1st attempt at growing my own veggies. A small suggestion: I see you doing a lot of work move dirt from piles into your wheelbarrow and then into your beds. Why don’t you build (or buy) a small ramp so you can just tip the soil into your beds. Something like car ramps would be great, Harbor Freight has very inexpensive ones… save your back

  • @eN-pl4vk
    @eN-pl4vk3 ай бұрын

    Hey Tuck! Good to see you too James. Thanks for sharing your gardening journey with us.

  • @michaelking42
    @michaelking422 жыл бұрын

    Gosh the prices of the lumber bring tears to my eyes. Sweet memories.

  • @estriestrazi
    @estriestrazi4 жыл бұрын

    💕💕💕💕💕💕 Tuck is such a cutie. Another good video, James. Ive used a 4x4 cedar beam that I cut to tuck into the corners on my raised beds then rest the cap on it. I’ve found that not only is it rot resistant but it helps to keep the unwanted insects out.

  • @kylet3589
    @kylet35894 жыл бұрын

    Always avoid screwing into endgrain. It will split eventually much quicker than a proper connection would Pocket screws would be better or a post into the corners to screw into across the grain of the boards

  • @dlalderson1
    @dlalderson13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I really enjoy your videos, never been much of a carpenter, so this is new for me. I do enjoy growing flowers their beauty is rewarding, growing life, and incorporating it into something that will benefit my family is awesome and help with my depression and PTSD. I was wounded in Afghanistan. So this is a great way to be a provider again and put food on our table. Thank you. D

  • @tylerstokes8040
    @tylerstokes80402 жыл бұрын

    This is a GREAT video. I loved watching it and building my own. This worked really well and you walked us through very well. Thank you so much for showing us this!!

  • @dianasprinkle2178
    @dianasprinkle21784 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the design. I made one the same day. I couldn’t find 2x10x8, so I went with 2x12x10. Looks good. The only problem is it’s super heavy, and I made it about 50 yards from where it’s going. Thanks again!

  • @Retrosen
    @Retrosen4 жыл бұрын

    I build some with recylced pallet wood. Worked out really well, now ive got tomatos planted in!

  • @WhitneyBee87
    @WhitneyBee8726 күн бұрын

    I built a raise bed from two free pallets watching a previous video. Absolutely fantastic and cheap. I already had the screws so win win

  • @kepstein8888
    @kepstein88884 жыл бұрын

    Excellent design and production. Things move along nicely, and you can see and hear clearly what's going on.

  • @electricianone3090
    @electricianone30904 жыл бұрын

    JP Bustin out them power tools!😎 Shout out to camera person and lovable Tuck!

  • @jaredsmith3969
    @jaredsmith39694 жыл бұрын

    James, We used your design to build 2 raised beds. Thank you for posting this video it is simple, direct, and easy to follow. We love your channel.

  • @michaelriddick7116
    @michaelriddick71162 жыл бұрын

    Its nice of Tuck to have you as a guest so much on his youtube channel, James! 😂🤣😂🤣😂💘🐶💗💗💗

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda2 жыл бұрын

    We love Tuck! Always so many good ideas! 🐾🐶🙏❤🦘🐾🐶🦴 Shall share with my Great Nephew :) X

  • @h0ward1984
    @h0ward19844 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. I'm going to do a couple of these in my backyard this season

  • @TheElevenBravo
    @TheElevenBravo4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video! Love the energy! Can't wait to start making my own! ❤️

  • @onceuponafarmnz
    @onceuponafarmnz Жыл бұрын

    We watched this video when we were looking for ideas for our own beds, and pretty much used your design. I love my new garden beds!

  • @gilagnescayabyab9542
    @gilagnescayabyab95422 жыл бұрын

    Made an enclosure to our small vegetable garden from your design. Added plastic lining to the inside portion of the 2 x 10 to make the wood last longer.

  • @MsFiercePierce
    @MsFiercePierce3 жыл бұрын

    You have such an incredible vibe. Not sure how else to describe it.

  • @TheRealJohnJ10
    @TheRealJohnJ104 жыл бұрын

    A suggestion for next time. Leave one of the final pieces off on the small end. wheelbarrow everything in and then put the last piece on.

  • @vonneal534

    @vonneal534

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good suggestion. Also, do NOT mix soil with bare hands! I have had to learn the hard way that you can easily get very stubborn fingernail infections.

  • @cassandragarcia5133
    @cassandragarcia51334 жыл бұрын

    My son and I Loved watching the puppy as well raised bed get built up! Thank You. 🙂

  • @lestergiesbrecht9837
    @lestergiesbrecht9837 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not a great carpenter so I searched online to learn how to build an easy raised bed, and found your vid. Perfect! Tuck is cool.

  • @anapaulacrawford5837
    @anapaulacrawford58374 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I learned a lot! Thank for what you do! Tuck is smart, he looked for a cool place to watch you work!

  • @BCEpedals
    @BCEpedals4 жыл бұрын

    I like the Bella Donna by the avett brothers music in the background. That’s awesome! Lol

  • @rubymullen-tx2ro
    @rubymullen-tx2ro2 күн бұрын

    Thanks for explaining the measurements

  • @jansdiy8634
    @jansdiy86344 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Looks easy to do. Love seeing Tuck too. He's so cute. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @friendlyfoodforest8033
    @friendlyfoodforest80334 жыл бұрын

    That's what we have in mind for the rows in our clay food forest. We're thinking no wood sides, but wood chips in the pathway so everything appears level and to hold soil.

  • @charlyorchardgarden695
    @charlyorchardgarden6954 жыл бұрын

    Here in Richmond va is almost spring so I'm working in pruning my fruit trees and put my wood ships on the ground I have been learning more with your videos thank u

  • @_kwak

    @_kwak

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out Microbes By Marco on the web! He's just a bit South and does amazing gardening tips and tutorials (mostly on his Instagram @marcoisgrowing )

  • @ivanghamber1521

    @ivanghamber1521

    2 жыл бұрын

    Le

  • @miawilliams6277
    @miawilliams62773 жыл бұрын

    I love your energy! I’m excited to start my gardening journey

  • @LollysGarden
    @LollysGarden3 жыл бұрын

    Great how to video! We had a bed made with those castle block corners and I hated it. It was leaning to one side and it was a pain to mow around. Hubby built us a new bed following this video and we love it. This morning we moved all the soil from the other stupid one and could not be happier. Next project the double hoop house add on. Winter greens here we come.

  • @yellow2615
    @yellow26154 жыл бұрын

    I’ve tried to get my husband to make a raise beds for the garden for years. He finally did it ! He watch your channel. He made me four boxes. Now he is going to try a hoop house. Thank you

  • @otway00
    @otway004 жыл бұрын

    I line the inside of my raised beds with 6 mil contractors plastic. Helps to reduce the amount of moisture the side walls have to come in contact with to prolong the life of the bed.

  • @accrualworld318

    @accrualworld318

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did he say you could use cardboard to line the inside of the bed also?

  • @otway00

    @otway00

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@accrualworld318 You could but the cardboard would get wet and break down

  • @stevehenderson6194

    @stevehenderson6194

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@accrualworld318 if you were to build that directly on top of a lawn or weeds , you could line the bottom with cardboard before you put your soil in and that will break down the sod and weeds

  • @marciaz31
    @marciaz312 жыл бұрын

    I love how you show your little DOG in each video ...

  • @Vospader21
    @Vospader21 Жыл бұрын

    Tuck is a good boi. He chillin. I like Tuck.

  • @julianthomas9817
    @julianthomas98173 жыл бұрын

    James, I love your work, your love for gardening. I love your energy and I love your explanations and information. I learn much from you. Whats important, whats less important, Time will tell of course, whether or not I listened :) at least you know how to make gardening light and fun for me and not so much of a challenge. Lots of gurus pretend its alchemy and they somehow posses an exclusive knowledge. Worst part, 1 says one thing, while the other says something completely different. That kills motivation. In short, Thank you James

  • @danielfisch655
    @danielfisch6554 жыл бұрын

    Great job. I made two similar beds when we moved to AZ. We put 4x4's in the corners and a cross brace in the middle for added strength and rigidity.

  • @herbalharlem138

    @herbalharlem138

    4 жыл бұрын

    How do you prevent the gophers in Az? What kind of lumber and soil did you use and where did you purchase both?

  • @Vammy81
    @Vammy814 жыл бұрын

    I followed this video and replaced my old rotting raised bed (from our previous home owners) with a new one. I wish I can post a photo of it here. It looks really good, and looks almost as good as yours! Thank you so much for the video.

  • @mmmmk1
    @mmmmk1 Жыл бұрын

    I wrote up the directions if anyone wants em! lmk if i made any errors. 4x8 bed (should last 5-7 years) wood (not pressure treated bc chemicals): - 3 2x10 boards at 8 ft long (will need to be cut a bit) - $11 each (2020 prices) - 3 2x4 boards at 8 ft long - $2.5 1. Screw the 2x10 boards together (1 board cut for the shorter sides) w 3” deck screws (4 screws on each side) 2. Need 8 1 ft long sections spaced throughout the sides 3. Screw side rails (2x4s) on the top. cut the shorter sides to size 4. Put cardboard on the bottom 5. Layer of peat moss to help with retaining moisture 6. Layer of black leaf mulch (can find locally for free) 7. Add compost 8. Mix up composition

  • @dalstars24
    @dalstars244 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the inspection...I just finished making 4 beds with your help from this bed. Girl powwr...my first time doing wood work and I loved it. I'm ready for 2020 garden season to start.

  • @dalstars24

    @dalstars24

    4 жыл бұрын

    This video ( typo)

  • @jamesprigioni

    @jamesprigioni

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let’s Gooo!! I love to hear that. Girl power is right, so impressive!

  • @misseileen6012

    @misseileen6012

    4 жыл бұрын

    He didn’t list the exact wood i need to buy. Do you know exactly what size pieces i need

  • @marianamunoz6075

    @marianamunoz6075

    4 жыл бұрын

    dalstars24 Me too!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜 I built 6 but I still need the “seat” on 5 of the beds. I learned how to use a drill & a skill saw 😃

  • @francespuglisevich6344

    @francespuglisevich6344

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dalstars24 I'm with you girl. I just finished building the hoophouse with james by my side lol on my ipad. I hope my gardening skills will be just as successful! let's go girl

  • @simplegrower5838
    @simplegrower58384 жыл бұрын

    Playing the commercials through for you my friend! I am establishing a permaculture garden this Fall with the hope of planting next Spring. However, I have raised beds now and I want to keep and replace them, so I am so pleased you posted this. I also love your grape trellis and greenhouse construction. Hi Tuck!

  • @jamesprigioni

    @jamesprigioni

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏😁🐕❤️

  • @AssyrianKing209
    @AssyrianKing2092 жыл бұрын

    "what a good guy" lmao that was awesome, Tux is the best part of the video.

  • @usernameblossomcolle
    @usernameblossomcolle Жыл бұрын

    Just finished my beds! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making this video! I love them. ❤️

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