I'm 86 years old and this looks like a garden I can make and handle. I have never had a garden before and need all the help I can get. Thanks so much for a first start.

@Thankful_.

4 жыл бұрын

Rosemarie Grant - This is wonderful! My Gpa who’s 87 plants his garden inside Containers. I think he would like this method as well.

@MaryDavidson911

4 жыл бұрын

Rosemarie Grant What area are you from? I think it’s fantastic that you are going for a Garden!

@texaspatty4697

4 жыл бұрын

If some youngsters would put it together for you,it would be very nice!

@annmariemichael1928

4 жыл бұрын

Never too late to start gardening. I'm 53 and growing some bomb ass CANNABIS!!

@blondego56

4 жыл бұрын

@@annmariemichael1928 Go crawl back under your rock...

i know this video is old by I super appreciate the no B.S. style. There's no silly opening, no adverts, no waste of time whatsoever. I tire quickly of the "wasted time" videos with a limited amount of time. Thank you for that and thank you for the valuable information.

Helpful hint: Those planter blocks have a center hole ... That's for driving in rebar or form stakes to keep the blocks from creeping out under the outward pressure of the soil and losing hold on your boards. Great video 👍 Thanks

@LambeauLeeeper

4 жыл бұрын

Is the spinach gonna pick up the bed and run off?

@jolujo5842

4 жыл бұрын

@@LambeauLeeeper Haha... Very funny 😄

@TheParsonwood

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out. That is the one thing that had me skeptical about this design.

@smoothhead8804

4 жыл бұрын

Could save the money and just use nails and hammer, or deck screws would be best. This guy used some gay LEGO method. Build a box

@robertomendoza2330

4 жыл бұрын

@@smoothhead8804 Bruh, hahah what's ironic is that your username is "Supreme Gentleman" and your comments reflect everything but that. It seems that you missed the point of the video entirely. The purpose was to show the EASIEST way possible, even for an elder o a child to be able to build this thing without as many tools or hazards involved in the process. And although I agree that another acceptable method could be using deck screws to build a box and create the raised bet using only planks of wood nailed or screwed together, your comment about this "LEGO" method being "gay" just shows how you unconsciously project yourself over that matter and fail to accept that sometimes simpler is better... and that nailing things is not what makes a man be so, but RESPECT. So either behave like a Gentleman or change your username to "Supreme Critic".

I made this box garden with my kids today. I got all my supplies including plants 🍓for about $50 at Home Depot. It was my first time doing this and you made it so easy! We had fun. Thanks for keeping this video up! 😁

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this!

@Thankful_.

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👏🏽

@victoriam-sky9033

4 жыл бұрын

Please post an update on how well the boards survive the watering/drying summer conditions. Will they stay nicely put in those wall blocks or is it going to be a challenge to keep them in. Looking forward to reading about your positive experience!

@jolujo5842

4 жыл бұрын

Helpful hint: Those planter blocks have a center hole ... That's for driving in rebar or form stakes to keep the blocks from creeping out under the outward pressure of the soil and losing hold on your boards.

@Shahyee

4 жыл бұрын

How are the plants doing???

Thank you for making this quick and easy and not all into hearing yourself talk where it would take a lot of other youtubers an hour to make!

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

No prob!

@debramurphy4295

5 жыл бұрын

I like thevrraied bed

@doesntfighthascookie

4 жыл бұрын

I loved that I can watch it without it being painful I never watch how to because their so slow.

@pchelloo

4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening Great video!!! I'd LOVE to follow your instructions to the "t". Please tell me what I can do since we have moles & voles in the yard. Thx:)

@JoeDiamond110

2 жыл бұрын

If you’re not willing to put an HOUR into your raised bed, consider another hobby.

Oh my gosh! Finally! I have been asking everyone I know to helpe with a raised bed and everyone is tooooo busy. Thank YOU

First I love that you’re barefoot outside. Second this is something I can do! Starting seems overwhelming but this makes it exactly what I need to see...exactly how easy it is to start.

We moved to a new home in the last year. We purposely did not put our raised beds in right away, bc we wanted to watch our yard first. We are now ready to put in raised beds so that we are ready for spring planting. The info you shared in this video is exactly what we needed. Thank you. Enjoying your channel 😊

Just bought my first house (I'm 25 so super excited) and wanted to start a vegetable garden for a hobby that I can get the kids into as well. It would be especially helpful since I am a full time chef. Thanks for making the video short and sweet. A lot of people like to add fluff to their content. 10/10 enjoyed it.

@luckyducky224

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the house! Happy growing.

@jborrego2406

4 жыл бұрын

Yay me too , perfect timing to start a garden

@pugsabi

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats and good luck! A helpful hint, those blocks have a hole in the middle that you can drive a rebar through to keep them in place. That way it won't budge if you get a heavy rain. You can get the rebar for cheap at Home Depot.

@luckyducky224

4 жыл бұрын

@Rockford John You ok?

@abigailwilkerson5284

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on buying a house!! We've owned our home for 5 years and it has been a totally wonderful feeling :) It's a huge accomplishment and I'm so happy for you

OMG!!! Thank you from all of us single girls who are doing this alone. Guess I'm on my way back to Lowe's. You're my hero💞

@AbbiZika

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus.... It's not 1955. I could use a power drill by the age of 12. Being a woman has nothing to do with my your ability to drill into lumber 🙄🙄🙄 stop making us look bad

@Ranchmoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@AbbiZika some of us have kids and need help. Some of us moms don't have alot of time. Or cannot carry heavy equipment. Or don't have a truck. Relax.

@AbbiZika

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ranchmoma I think we both know what I meant. If you have a disability, of course you need a helping hand. If you don't have time to use a power tool because you have children, how can you have time to be assembling a garden bed? That is incongruent. I'm completely relaxed. I simply refuse to perpetuate the tired and unhealthy stereotype that women are weak and need men to help them with anything. It's misogynistic and gross. I am not a single woman, but I once was and I'm proud of my independence.

@jenelljurado8500

3 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES

@marucaflores9059

3 жыл бұрын

I saw this video, headed to Lowe's build 3, and today going back to build a 4th one... and who knows how many more as the year goes by!

Almost my entire 1/2 acre garden is made in beds like this. I love it.

HOLY crap...I can do this! This video was straight to the point with NO fluff...AWESOME! I wish everyone who posts videos could be this concise. 👍👍👍

I built one of these a few weeks ago (I made 2 layers, so 12" deep) and the plants are going crazy--it is awesome! I have had several comments from neighbors. I wish I knew about these when we moved in 20 years ago. I will be putting in many more of these. Thank you, Kevin and team!

@Max-dj1hu

4 ай бұрын

Awesome. You just stacked the second one on top of the first layer?

OMG! This solves my challenge of creating a garden along a 35' retaining wall without breaking the bank. Perfect solution for someone who has never had to garden for herself in her life!

My 8 year old nephew is a gardener and has a full on garden... even a greenhouse (colder climate). He knows so many tips and strategies.

Love this because you got right into the instructions without the usual blah blah at the beginning of the video that so many do. Well done!!

I've used these blocks for years and I absolutely love them. The bed will last many many years longer than nailing or screwing the rails together using corner blocks, because the corners are the first place bugs will attack. And if you ever need to replace a piece of wood it is a very simple process, just slip a new piece in at the end of the season. Using rebar is only needed when stacking 2 or more blocks high. The bed will stay put and not slide around without using rebar. If you seal the ends of your lumber with paint or something else, your children will inherit your garden. If you're frugal you can use recycled pallet lumber or 2x4's for the rails. Reply

Hallelujah!!!! Omg!!! This is the video ive been searching for!!! So glad you had it. Ive searched other platforms and other gardeners resources and YOURS is THEE one that i needed! Perfect to a T...everything i needed to know. Nothing more nothing less. Love it. Thank you!!🙏

THIS IS SUCH A GAME CHANGER! I wasted a lot of time last summer sweating it out in my backyard trying to nail boards together. Cheap and efficient. I literally went out and bought 8 of the wall blocks after watching this video!

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, glad this helped Rebecca!

You win! Lol... I have looked everywhere for a simple solution to this and you provided it. Love planter blocks now thanks.

Thanks for making it so clear and easy to understand. Others would have you believe that a raised bed is some sort of secret art which only the select few can accomplish!

@MrsGixxer

23 күн бұрын

Until I watched this video that is exactly what I thought!!! I was so in my head and getting discouraged. Not anymore!

Thanks for this. Been wanting to start one of these and you made it look so easy and affordable. Very inspiring!

I can't wait to move into my house because I'm going to set this up. This will literally be like the first thing I'm going to do. I was looking for a easy way to make a garden bed. Awesome video can't wait to see the garden blooming.

Oh wow I've come full circle! You were in my intro to vegetable gardening class as a link to learn from! I've been watching you for years even before I started my degree. You were partly the reason I started seriously thinking about a future career in gardening/agriculture. Much love! ✨❣️

Thank you, after spending so many hours on KZread finally I learned something very simple and economical.

Omg you’re saving my gardening life!

This is a great idea for raised beds and I think everyone who is able to garden can handle the building of it. But the best part is that is very cost effective, which is also extremely important for people like me already retired and living on a fix income. Thank you! God bless you!

I’ve found this after I’d already used containers. I can’t wait to try this. Btw your other videos have been most helpful and have made my first time gardening easy! ♥️ thank you 😊

Marvellous find! I recently moved to a mountainous farm area and it's pure rock. I've been wondering how to make a veg garden and I just found your post, marvellous thank you so much. And I love the grid system, marvellous!!

First time outdoor gardener here and I was so overwhelmed by doing my first garden box! This is perfect and so useful. I used your exact plans and will be following the square foot method. Wonderful content!😁

Oh my gosh I've been trying to think of an easy low impact way to make a raised bed and THANK YOU! This is perfect!

Thank you so much! Now live in an apartment building where I can't dig a garden 😞 but can put in this! I've been wondering & wondering how to figure something out. Can get this done today!! 😊You've made me so happy!

Even though this is 3 years old I just made this yesterday in my yard and I had a simple modification if it helps. I made it taller and reinforced the corner stones with metal rods to secure the shape but also to add fencing around my garden bed to ward off pests, squirrels specifically, they are relentless, lol.

@pierowmania2775

4 жыл бұрын

Yes those "tree rats" are relentless!

@ggshandsomeboy5103

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. How ro modify to prevent the squirrel terrorist from taking over and eating all of my plants.

@barbaracoleman6641

4 жыл бұрын

That's funny. My squirrels were more interested in assisting with planting in my beds. Specifically planting the pecans from a neighbor's tree in them. I didn't know until I was weeding and pulling out all these sprouting pecans. The rascals would watch me pulling them out and bury new ones when I wasn't watching. It was a never ending war!

@raymondpsanchez

4 жыл бұрын

Podcast Junkie. Can you share what you did?

@mauricem7007

4 жыл бұрын

All you need is a BB gun

This sounds like what I've been looking for. Thank you for showing how!! So neat and simple too!

OMG, wow! Yes, this is absolutely PERFECT and exactly what I've been looking for! I've been reluctant to put in raised beds because I don't have a lot of time and there's a chance we'll move and can't take them with. These look SO easy to put together and can be disassembled in a move! Thank you!!!!

Awesomeness. I’m having to condemn my previous in-ground garden for drainage issues and wanted a simple option to relocate my garden. This is exactly what I was looking for. Perfection. Thanks 🙏

That’s what I was looking for. Thanks for the great idea ❤️

Thank you! Finally, a raised bed I can make that's inexpensive, easy and fast to make. I've been wanting to grow my own food especially now with the pandemic. God bless and I wish you and your loved ones good health. 🙏

Thanks for keeping this video up! My dad's retiring soon and looking to get into gardening (zone 5b). I bet he'll appreciate this simple, budget-friendly approach to get started!

Helping a friend to get a small raised bed for her and her children , this is perfect, thanks.

Thank you sooo much for a video that gets STRAIGHT to the point!! Starting my bed garden today for the first time and this just gave me motivation that I can do this!! 👍🏽

@abigailwilkerson5284

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I feel overwhelmed by all the information out there, and this feels like a totally feasible and simple way to start

My boyfriend and I built this on our patio some months back as our our herb garden. One of the best things we've done with gardening so far.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@dalaldalal1518

4 жыл бұрын

I’m planning to do that as well. But I’m not sure what to do about the base. I don’t have a soil ground, just patio flooring. How did you manage to cover the bottom

I am a beginner gardener and trying to plan for this coming year. This method will help out so much. Thank you!

I’m going to try this garden with my great grands. It looks easy but what a wonderful way to grow vegetables. Thank you!

thank you sooo much for this video! my dad and i have been talking about starting a garden but we had no idea where to begin. this video has got us so excited to start!

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

SO glad to hear it!

@kathrynryan3240

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy those corners for the beds, i am in the UK x

Easiest raised bed I've seen so far and practical too!! Thanks!!

I’m trying my first garden and I really want it raised because I live on the suburbs of the country and I’m overwhelmed by all the options and this was easy for me. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻

This is exactly what I needed!!! I wanted to build raised beds but the "build" part was stopping me 😬. This is so easy! I'm picking up my supplies today. Thank you for this video 👍👍👍

Thank you for this video. I just built mine today! Those planters wall blocks are perfect for this.

@epicgardening

7 жыл бұрын

They're so perfect!

@gabriellamarie1815

4 жыл бұрын

Where did u get the blocks from?

Amazing, I'm disabled in my hands and didn't think I could make a raised bed

@TheDanielrey3

3 жыл бұрын

Did you make it? I'd really love to see it

@maknyc1539

3 жыл бұрын

cool

So excited for this! A perfect solution for a first raised bed, until I can nail down my garden layout, before investing in something more expensive/permanent.

Starting a humble garden with these and it's inspiring to see how far you have come. Goals!!

This was SUPER helpful. Thank you for sharing! Do you have any recommended videos or articles about square foot gardening and a list of plant recommendations?

I want a raised bed but not sure what to do so thanks for the idea.

Easiest to follow video on this topic. You saved my desire to create a garden. Looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks!

pick up Mel Bartholomew's (2nd edition) book at the library or where I got mine was at Goodwill store for $1.99... I use Heat treated Pallet wood now for my square foot gardens...I pay nothing for the wood and just screw it all together with corner supports and make it's depth 6 to 8" depending on the size of the pallet wood--- by the way, the easy way to get this wood is by looking around at shops in your area or on craigslist. I just take my Battery skill saw and cut the wood to size and throw it in the back of my car...makes it easy and inexpensive to say the least... May you have a blessed garden this year.

I did this one last year and did two levels and grew all kinds of things - very easy to set up. I definitely recommend for the ease of set up (or take down). I grew potatoes, radishes, peppers, and green beans in that garden with potting soil and it worked really well

@ishabhatt7871

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Did you use any weed barrier for your raised bed? Thanks! Isha

Hey I’m planning on building a garden at my school and this is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for the ideas.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Hey there, I’ve been struggling with my garden and looking for a planters but they’re not in my budget. But thanks God your video was in my news feed and I watched that and now going to buy the stuff I need. Thank you so much 😊 for uploading this video it really helped me and so many other people. Really appreciate it 👍🏻

I loved your idea so much that myself, son & daughter-n-law are creating this today. Thank you.

This was very helpful I want to do some raised beds I've always just tilled up garden but tiller broke grown son won't fix it he going to get hungry for some nice salad fixins road trip to home depot for this old gal

Great video I just wanted to add something for people that are new to this stuff you get a nail with a wider head on it and you wrap the string around it once or twice when you’re finished you can hit the nails in all the way and you won’t have anything sticking up

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Good call, much safer that way :)

@lovemila08

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah first thought I had for the safety of my kiddos.

You just gave me the solution to a problem area in my yard. This plan turns that area into a very useful area. Thanks so much!

Fantastic! Clean, simple, easy, efficient. We just moved into a new (for us) home with VERY limited space for a garden. This is a fabulous way to maximize the space we have.

Omg! Thank you! Never heard of planter blocks!

@JNoMooreNumbers

4 жыл бұрын

Me neither. Be nice to go tiller free and with all the rain, these would drain better. It would cost me uch more since I would make several and maybe double or triple high. Easier on me all that squatting up and down is rough at my age.

@vitalrights7390

4 жыл бұрын

Screws or nails are cheaper, easier to carry than these blocks

@liehwachang1494

4 жыл бұрын

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@SDPBALLCOACH

4 жыл бұрын

@vital rights Sure, until you wanna take it down, add on or move it. Plus it adds a touch of decor.

I like the choice of Kellogg garden soil. It's usually the least expensive at the box box garden centers. I've had good luck with it as well as what they call "raised bed mix".

@epicgardening

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely cheap, but you better believe I'll be mixing in compost and a few other amendments as time goes on :)

@raiden748

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening what other amendments?

Life changing. Thank you for this video. I feel like I can actually start a garden all by myself now!!!

Thank you for making this video on building a raised bed easy for me. Simply brilliant.

My Friend... what a wonderful video ! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together for others such as myself to benefit from your knowledge. Job well done, Thank you Sir. This video along has won my Subscription, (insert thumbs up emoji here)

It's super easy, Thanks for sharing

Those planter wall blocks are so cool! I never knew they existed. I guess you'd have to buy double the amount to make the raised bed deeper. Thanks for this amazingly quick, simple, and affordable idea!

I’m building 2 of these today! I’m so glad I saw this! Purchased supplies at Home Depot and to get what I need for 1 bed, minus the soil cost me $26!!! You can’t find a raised bed kit for that price! And to not have to drill or nail anything together is a big bonus!! Thank you! Thank you!...for sharing this!

This is great! Quick and straight to the point.

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

THANK YOU! You have just saved my life...literally!...I always dreaded the idea of building raised beds because of all the measurements, nailing, corner adjustments to prevent frost heave, etc, etc, etc. I already have an in-ground garden bed, so this method allows me to just place all the materials around it without all those complicated steps! Subscribed!

So excited. Been trying to figure out a cost effective time saving garden metthod. This is perfect. Thank you so very much and God Bless You.

Thank you!! The assembly has always been what stopped me from using a raised bed! Definitely going to do this.

Good to know/ I actually did that myself it took me few days🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️great work// lot easier though 👍👍👍

Thank you so much for this video! As a beginner just starting out all of the information feels overwhelming, so this simple video helps give me confidence that I CAN get started 😊

This is awesome. My mind is blown with the square ft explanation. Thanks!!!!

Wonderful idea. I am going to start my garden this week. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for this, can you please write the name of the 4 blocks as I need to look for them in the UK Great stuff

I really like this idea. I do have a question. If starting new do I have to remove grass or is it possible to use that mesh stuff at the bottom. Thanks for your time

@ljb9001

4 жыл бұрын

If you put layers of cardboard or newspaper, you don't have to remove any grass. It kills it and Its a barrier. Its called lasagna gardening. :)

It's so great that you got to work with Mel! I'm a fan of you both!

Thank you for your short but extremely helpful video.. I going to do my first garden because of you🙏

Great video- did you put anything over the ground before making the bed to prevent weeds growing from under? If we do this on grass, we probably need to put a cover.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah on grass, lay down cardboard

@justanotherhuman3668

4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening awesome advice!!

The holes on center of the block Is so you can put a ribar

Love your channel but this is the best! !! I have built my own raised beds in the past and found it to be quite the chore! Thank you so much for sharing and helping others!

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m going to do this with my 5 years old and 2 year old kiddos. Looks simple, and easy instruction I can follow.

Use plastic lumber extruded from recycled plastics and the raised bed will be rot free with no preservative chemicals in the wood. It might cost a bit more for initial set up, but long term costs would be lower.

@pattijesinoski1958

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm. Just plastic infused veggies instead???

@Y_ruba_al

4 жыл бұрын

Patti Jesinoski lol.... that’s funny

@SirenaSpades

3 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it works.

I’m wondering if you can stack another one on top of that , to make it taller? 🤔

@RoRo-gi3ol

4 жыл бұрын

Mag Cool! Thank you ☺️

@lilyherbal2262

4 жыл бұрын

Just glue it up for hight

@paulrobinson4865

4 жыл бұрын

if you go to Lowes or Home Depot and look up Planter Block, then go to the where the Documents or info/guide are at, the PDF will show you how to make it taller and different configurations you could make with the block. If you are going higher, you'll want to use Rebar to secure the blocks into the ground. Which is shown as building materials on the various PDF designs.

@paulrobinson4865

4 жыл бұрын

@Mag I was answering the double stacking question. i.e 2 or more, which the MFG does state in their installation guide on Homedepot.com to use Rebar if following this video, using only 1 bock per corner, i wouldn't use Rebar.

@Firevine

4 жыл бұрын

I did that exact thing last weekend. Doubled up in height because roots were hitting Georgia red clay at single height.

I’ve been looking for a Cheap, easy and Movable grow bed thank you so much!

Accidentally came across this video and you just save me time and money! So grateful for you.

Tip - RAISE the raised beds... no invasive roots.. and easier on the back...

@cruzmarcos51

4 жыл бұрын

How?

@abk50187

4 жыл бұрын

@@cruzmarcos51 buy material for 2 beds and stack them...

@cruzmarcos51

4 жыл бұрын

@@abk50187 thanks! Will do.

I'm in San Diego with lots of bunnies in the yard. Will I need chicken wire or something else to keep bunnies from plants?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you have a lot of rabbits, you'll definitely want some chicken wire or rabbit fencing around these

@ymerli

4 жыл бұрын

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This is amazing. How have I never heard of these before? We have a couple of raised beds but I need to redo them and this is so perfectly simple and easy. I only hate that I saw this too late for this spring. We already have plants down, but will definitely set this up for summer planting.

Thank you for this video!!!! I am getting ready to move into a house, and I was looking into raised garden beds. Your tutorial showed me I can do this!!!!’ Thank you again!

Wet the soil before transplanting

This is perfect for prisons or detention facilities.

@epicgardening

7 жыл бұрын

True!

@MarcGyverIt

6 жыл бұрын

We had massive hydroponic greenhouses at my detention facility. We grew high quality vegetables that were then sold locally.

Made this with my daughter today in less than 1/2 an hour. Thank you soooo much!!

Love it. I've been having such a hard time setting up my garden bed. Que buena idea. Justo ayer trate de hace una pegando las tablas con tornillos y pasaba casi 1 hora poniendo uno. Es muy difícil hacerlo con herramientas. Y con esos bloque es facilísimo para mi. Ahora haré muchas jardineras sin tanto esfuerzo Gracias por la idea.