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

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  • @debrabalinski-long1183
    @debrabalinski-long1183 4 года назад +948

    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 года назад +3

      @Ordinary Pete TY, and to you as well!

    • @medotaku9360
      @medotaku9360 4 года назад +4

      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 года назад +77

      @@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 года назад +13

      Happy Anniversary to you both! Happy gardening!

    • @tanstaafl1963
      @tanstaafl1963 4 года назад +4

      Debra Balinski-Long Happy Anniversary

  • @marydolgin
    @marydolgin Год назад +87

    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

  • @emmabaugher1678
    @emmabaugher1678 2 года назад +157

    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 года назад +6

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

    • @bethanyhopkins1495
      @bethanyhopkins1495 Год назад +4

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

    • @EchoesofLore
      @EchoesofLore Год назад +2

      Thanks!

    • @megangray4063
      @megangray4063 Год назад

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

  • @kylecogar3867
    @kylecogar3867 2 года назад +37

    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 Месяц назад +7

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

    • @thumper823
      @thumper823 27 дней назад

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

    • @ChidiBroderick
      @ChidiBroderick 15 дней назад

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

  • @IanPattisonOakville
    @IanPattisonOakville 2 года назад +396

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

    • @kyletent414
      @kyletent414 2 года назад +36

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

    • @softaco3088
      @softaco3088 2 года назад +54

      crying in 2022

    • @TheFBIorange
      @TheFBIorange 2 года назад +43

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

    • @cameroncrowley8482
      @cameroncrowley8482 2 года назад +12

      2022 here.. crying harder

    • @nisi6295
      @nisi6295 2 года назад +4

      LMAO SAAAAAME except 2022

  • @Subasically
    @Subasically 3 года назад +10

    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 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @genericcucumber6327
    @genericcucumber6327 3 года назад +65

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

  • @caitlankelly4367
    @caitlankelly4367 Год назад +21

    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 19 дней назад

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

  • @Chickennss
    @Chickennss 3 года назад +41

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

    • @jroddy1
      @jroddy1 3 года назад +2

      Triple! Lol

    • @4229819
      @4229819 3 года назад +3

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

    • @lowcountrysmoke
      @lowcountrysmoke 2 года назад

      He’s coked up for sure

  • @seedylee
    @seedylee 4 года назад +44

    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
    @tomjeffersonwasright2288 4 года назад +64

    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 года назад +1

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

    • @kele1264
      @kele1264 3 года назад +1

      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 года назад +2

      Concrete can leech harmful chemicals into soil.

    • @shaunsiddall9880
      @shaunsiddall9880 3 года назад

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

    • @BittyVids
      @BittyVids 3 года назад

      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
    @MacLBaker 2 года назад +1

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

  • @AllHeartHomesteading
    @AllHeartHomesteading 4 года назад +472

    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 года назад +27

      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 года назад +31

      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 года назад +159

      @@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 года назад +5

      Thompson's water seal

    • @paulblegg
      @paulblegg 4 года назад +27

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

  • @kylet3589
    @kylet3589 4 года назад +5

    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

  • @billysonlinesurveychannel8247
    @billysonlinesurveychannel8247 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle7 2 года назад +40

    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 года назад +5

      I'll pass on that.

    • @VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo
      @VeronicaGonzalez-hj3qo 2 года назад

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

    • @jthepickle7
      @jthepickle7 2 года назад +2

      @@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 Год назад

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

    • @garyp1930
      @garyp1930 Год назад

      Great !! Thank You !!

  • @glowandgrowself2844
    @glowandgrowself2844 Год назад +13

    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!

  • @CustomGardenSolutions
    @CustomGardenSolutions 4 года назад +16

    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.

  • @aidanshaus
    @aidanshaus Год назад +18

    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 Год назад

      well done~

    • @tomhdk
      @tomhdk Год назад

      Great job!! Where are the videos? 😝

  • @kevincansiani7611
    @kevincansiani7611 21 день назад

    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.

  • @starlitekaraoke113
    @starlitekaraoke113 4 года назад +5

    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.

  • @dustinn7014
    @dustinn7014 3 года назад +12

    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!

  • @TheRealJohnJ10
    @TheRealJohnJ10 4 года назад +3

    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 года назад +2

      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.

  • @genivedibernardo8152
    @genivedibernardo8152 3 года назад +4

    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.

  • @kevinaldridge1080
    @kevinaldridge1080 4 года назад +26

    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 года назад +2

      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 года назад

      Thanks for this tip!

  • @D.A.Hanks14
    @D.A.Hanks14 2 года назад +21

    I'd like to point something out if I may. I see a common mistake made on a lot of raised bed videos regarding using PTL for the beds. I'm a retired general contractor, and around 1998 or so, the EPA mandated that arsenic may no longer be used in PTL. It's all copper and other minerals now, and safe for use in the garden.

  • @grandmalove6606
    @grandmalove6606 Год назад

    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💝🥰✝️👏💐💐🙏❤️

  • @sherryglisson4885
    @sherryglisson4885 3 года назад

    Boy I hear you about that compressed clay soil and rocky ground....my soil was terrible
    ...i have dug down to make my raised beds and built the beds around the trench using concrete blocks that I got for free just to haul them off....they may not look as nice as natural wood but it's a plus that once I have them in place they will never rot. Right now I have 5 raised beds that are all 20 inches tall. That's 2 layers of 8 by 8 by 16 blocks with a 4 inch solid on top....makes a great seat when you get tired...

  • @abrahamsir1746
    @abrahamsir1746 3 года назад +41

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

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 3 года назад +2

      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 года назад +3

      @@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 года назад +1

      @@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 года назад +2

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

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 3 года назад +1

      @@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?

  • @mindydyer7483
    @mindydyer7483 4 года назад +23

    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

  • @pamc3338
    @pamc3338 18 дней назад

    My son and I made a huge raised bed out of pallets. I need to line with gardening fabric. I got lucky and found a bunchbof cardboard my neighbors put out for recycle trash. Now I'm in need of 'fillers', twigs & branches. I've got plenty of kitchen scrap compost. Cantvwait to get it all together :)
    W🎉ish I could show it here but cant load pic's.

  • @mmmmk1
    @mmmmk1 Год назад +1

    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

  • @jacobregan5848
    @jacobregan5848 3 года назад +21

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

  • @gregspindler3597
    @gregspindler3597 4 года назад +14

    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!

  • @shanedugan5964
    @shanedugan5964 3 года назад

    Also ideas for strawberry's u own ur criib or a shed ect run gutters have a whole wall of strawberries u could do that in side to just but rain gutter to size of window put 2 board each side can fit 4 rows strawberries in doors

  • @rubymullen-tx2ro
    @rubymullen-tx2ro 7 дней назад

    Thanks for explaining the measurements

  • @hayznicole257
    @hayznicole257 4 года назад +7

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

  • @pratiwisuci717
    @pratiwisuci717 4 года назад +3

    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🤭

  • @covercalls88
    @covercalls88 2 года назад

    I made my raised beds from 55 gal plastic drums and adding some scrap wood. The food grade drums cost abot 15 used. From two drums cut width wise and adding some wood scraps i can make 4 24 inch by 48 inches 12 inches high. And 1 36 inch by 40 inch 12 inches high. I could make them longer by increasing the length of the scrap wood.

  • @fergieferguson2457
    @fergieferguson2457 9 месяцев назад

    Spray the wood with eco stain!!look it up I been using it for 10 years for my be hives.I use to only could get it from Europe but you can get it in the states now!eco friendly never rot never have to stain again safe for pets bee’s human’s and gardens..the longer it’s in the weather the better it looks! looks amazing.simple to use powder mix add water spray out of pump up sprayer and few hours start using..

  • @lisabowman5282
    @lisabowman5282 4 года назад +5

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

    • @samuelaganbi8276
      @samuelaganbi8276 3 года назад

      How much did you spend on wood?

    • @lisabowman5282
      @lisabowman5282 3 года назад +1

      @@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.

  • @markbeames7852
    @markbeames7852 4 года назад +72

    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 года назад +1

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

  • @gilagnescayabyab9542
    @gilagnescayabyab9542 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle7 2 года назад

    You can suspend the planks about 3 inches off the ground to make the beds taller, for free. Soil will not 'run out' of the gaps.

  • @kimberlyamaclaren9933
    @kimberlyamaclaren9933 4 года назад +17

    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 😊

  • @stanmack6171
    @stanmack6171 4 года назад +44

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

  • @shanedugan5964
    @shanedugan5964 3 года назад

    Bro u should take them utility trailer push carts fill with dirt there 4 tires drill acouple holes at bottom but some rock then dirt and u can move it or grow straw berries ECT in wheel barrel or put 4 wheels on garden bed like a solar panel

  • @hahahahagrin
    @hahahahagrin 2 года назад +2

    This does seem like the design I'll use, thanks so much. Note: Based on your video and final bed, you need FOUR, not three...2x4x8ft boards. This was not clear in the first part of your video, but became self-correcting via demonstration later. NOTE: While using treated wood was bad IN THE PAST due to arsenic chemicals being used, THIS IS NO LONGER true; wood treated with copper is NOT hazardous to your garden. Using safely treated wood may be the most economical way to extend the longevity of the bed built. SUGGESTION: While a video is great for demonstration, recommend you attach a PDF file that gives written steps with images, because the novice will want to have such a printout next to them when building. Thanks again for making this video.

  • @otway00
    @otway00 4 года назад +46

    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 года назад

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

    • @otway00
      @otway00 4 года назад +2

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

    • @stevehenderson6194
      @stevehenderson6194 4 года назад +3

      @@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

  • @aw4always
    @aw4always 4 года назад +15

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

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda 2 года назад +1

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

  • @MS-ti8ub
    @MS-ti8ub 4 года назад

    We are working today on the beds and we forgot to buy lumber for the inside pieces :( There goes my son to the store...) We have a shih tzu and we all watch your videos, including him. We love Tuck so much!!! I have never seen a dog eating and liking vegetables like him and he is so sweet... We tell Obi-Wan (that is his name) to watch Tuck eating the vegetables bcse he is soooo picky to eat. The only thing he eats without cooking is sweet potato... I am excited to plant but I will have to research what to plant now... Here where we live is VERY HOT,and fewer rains ( Tulsa-OK) during summer time. Thank you for all your videos and ideas. Lots of hugs and kisses to Tuck!!!

  • @pipesnsnowglobes8921
    @pipesnsnowglobes8921 2 года назад +9

    So sad that my first thought was how much does this cost in 2022.

    • @carolinekloster2493
      @carolinekloster2493 Месяц назад

      I'm thinking about the prices in 2024.

    • @kit10
      @kit10 19 дней назад +1

      Same in 2024 😭

  • @olivegobin1584
    @olivegobin1584 4 года назад +11

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

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle7 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @gavintiegirl
    @gavintiegirl 2 года назад

    I thought your Yorkie was so cute and he looks just like my Yorkie and they have the same name. Tucker. How cute.

  • @chantaltulliez8066
    @chantaltulliez8066 4 года назад +10

    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...

  • @pamstout
    @pamstout 4 года назад +21

    I put hardware cloth across the bottom to keep out the gophers, etc.

    • @judyhowell7075
      @judyhowell7075 4 года назад

      Pam Stout me too

    • @JAM-zb2vh
      @JAM-zb2vh 4 года назад

      doing that you keep the worms out to brother god bless

    • @Alexchii
      @Alexchii 4 года назад +1

      @Renee Nylen Chicken wire..

  • @michaelriddick7116
    @michaelriddick7116 2 года назад

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

  • @WhitneyBee87
    @WhitneyBee87 Месяц назад

    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

  • @nicholasgudgeon7024
    @nicholasgudgeon7024 4 года назад +28

    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!

  • @murphyslaw580
    @murphyslaw580 4 года назад +6

    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

  • @lestergiesbrecht9837
    @lestergiesbrecht9837 Год назад

    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.

  • @dlalderson1
    @dlalderson1 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @sherrycook2277
    @sherrycook2277 4 года назад +3

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

  • @icarus7924
    @icarus7924 3 года назад +12

    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 :)

  • @michaelking42
    @michaelking42 2 года назад

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

  • @philipcrewe540
    @philipcrewe540 2 месяца назад +1

    Just ❤ made 2 from 3 spare pallets there only 5” deep but just what I needed for my flower seeds ❤

  • @VK-qo1gm
    @VK-qo1gm 4 года назад +95

    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 :)

  • @LupeV
    @LupeV 4 года назад +15

    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.

  • @etiennelouw9244
    @etiennelouw9244 3 года назад

    Here in South Africa we dig a hole 3 foot by 6 foot and 3 foot deep. We then dump food waste and organic material in the hole covering it with the removed soil until it is full. This enriches the ground and allows you to grow vegetables when it gets level. I also use a deeper hole for prepping for a tree to be planted this way. Now i am going to use the methods you taught me as well. Many thanks from sunny South Africa.

  • @zanthiel2009
    @zanthiel2009 2 года назад +2

    2x10x8 are $19 now. I should I've built this 2 years ago lol

  • @alrexrandrar
    @alrexrandrar 3 года назад +3

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

  • @h0ward1984
    @h0ward1984 4 года назад +8

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

  • @TheJansport1
    @TheJansport1 2 года назад +1

    Me watching in 2022 listening to 2019 wood prices....man, those were the days.

  • @mingguo4884
    @mingguo4884 3 года назад +1

    Good job. I like the railing idea. And Tuck is the best part. You can make the 45 degrees cut at the end of the railing pieces though since you have the miter saw.

  • @Floreypottery
    @Floreypottery 4 года назад +3

    Another idea what I’m gonna do is line my bottom with straw which will break down and make some nice soil also gonna coat my wood with Austrian timber oil to makes them last way longer

  • @sspeare02
    @sspeare02 4 года назад +63

    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 4 года назад

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

  • @45valk
    @45valk Год назад

    Another great video, I love the mail box. ❤ out to Tuck

  • @davidgerescher5527
    @davidgerescher5527 3 месяца назад

    Thanks this video was great. I am wanting to build a raised bed vegetable garden and this is perfect.

  • @pappy335
    @pappy335 4 года назад +8

    Used cedar fencing wood for home depot cheap a nd won't decay. They had a package of 8 foot pieces.

    • @harikumar9765
      @harikumar9765 4 года назад +1

      May I know how much did it cost?

    • @pappy335
      @pappy335 4 года назад

      @@harikumar9765 don't recall but was very good price came in bundle from home depot check their website!

  • @kristinbishop6476
    @kristinbishop6476 4 года назад +9

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

  • @Camh1968
    @Camh1968 4 года назад +1

    Hello. From 3.46, you discuss a counter sink drill bit. What size is this bit and how different do you drill this bit in, compare to standard drill bits?

  • @breatheu
    @breatheu 2 года назад

    I just like you,Period. You're educating me in ways I haven't experienced prior. Your attitude, your easy way I feel impowered. Thanks

  • @jonathanmaner1157
    @jonathanmaner1157 4 года назад +4

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

  • @DevinAK49
    @DevinAK49 3 года назад +5

    Good lord, I wish lumber was that price right now

  • @paulmarcelhazelton1622
    @paulmarcelhazelton1622 2 года назад

    Hey James my name is Paul and I’m writing you from the Sacramento California area anyways I subscribe to your channel and I am just blown away at everything you’ve done to make your food forest. I think it’s totally amazing and I can see the excitement in your eyes and in your expressions and the way you hold yourself when you’re doing a tour of it. It’s fun to watch and you’ve inspired me. I’ve been growing heirloom tomatoes for about for five years mostly just that but I am expanding into more veggies and more trees this year I got about 10 apricots and 10 peach trees that I salvaged from seeds that sprouted underneath the trees also I have about 10 avocados that I’m getting grafts for. Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy them.

  • @howardzeller3526
    @howardzeller3526 3 года назад

    Thanks I just got done building mine. Your tips are the greatest ! NOW ON TO THE HINGED HOOP HOUSE. DOUBTFUL I'LL NEED THE PLASTIC...ZONE 10A. I'M GOING TO USE A BUG NETTING.... I GOT THOSE 4IN × 1/2 IN CLIPS TODAY FROM AMAZON.AND EVERY THING ELSE I NEED AS PER YOUR INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THE HELP ! REGUARDS HOWIE... ILL SEND A PICTURE WHEN THE HOOP HOUSE IS COMPLETED

  • @electricianone3090
    @electricianone3090 4 года назад +8

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

  • @anapaulacrawford5837
    @anapaulacrawford5837 4 года назад +11

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

  • @wval4379
    @wval4379 3 года назад +1

    James has great info to share and I learn so much and enjoy it. But Tuck is absolutely the crown jewel of the channel. I love watching him prance around like he owns the place. I crack up every time James is talking and little ears go across the bottom of the screen.

  • @NashvilleMonkey1000
    @NashvilleMonkey1000 4 года назад

    It's such a perfect example of a food forest to have a box put in the middle of it! Look up Krishna Mckenzie and put in a circle garden, the food forest will love you for it!

  • @DM-jf3lg
    @DM-jf3lg 4 года назад +7

    I used rough sawed red cedar. I didn’t treat the wood at all and it has held up for the last 7 years. It doesn’t show any signs of rot.

    • @dustbunnys
      @dustbunnys 4 года назад

      I got douglass fir for less than half the price of red cedar! I just couldn't afford the cedar at this time :/

    • @DM-jf3lg
      @DM-jf3lg 4 года назад

      Dust Bunnys my options were reversed Douglass fir is expensive here in South Carolina and red cedar is cheaper.

  • @UnbreakableMahal
    @UnbreakableMahal 4 года назад +5

    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

  • @marciaz31
    @marciaz31 2 года назад

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

  • @LISAJONES-wl2vt
    @LISAJONES-wl2vt 3 года назад

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

  • @charlyorchardgarden695
    @charlyorchardgarden695 4 года назад +17

    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 года назад +1

      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 года назад

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  • @joanclaytonjohnson3630
    @joanclaytonjohnson3630 4 года назад +4

    Tuck is a joy. Great raised bed.

  • @eN-pl4vk
    @eN-pl4vk 3 месяца назад

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

  • @MaryAnnNytowl
    @MaryAnnNytowl 2 года назад

    I still like the pallet wood video better, LOL! Cheaper that way! 😁 Cheap is very good for me, now, since I have been abandoned by my soon-to-be ex-husband (not my choice) after 38½ years of marriage. I only get disability to live on, now, so... cheap is VERY good for me, now.