DIY Raised Garden Bed

Raised garden beds are really popular because of the contained nature of the plants and when elevated can be easier to weed and nurture. The size can also be customized to the layout of your property and can be easily moved. I purchased two rough cedar boards 1"x 8"x 8' long at Home Depot for about $15.00 and constructed a box 2'x6' capable of holding 3 tomato plants spaced 2' apart. I used 3" deck screws (rust resistant) and pre-drilled the holes to resist the wood from splitting. You can use metal brackets or small pieces of cedar to strengthen the cedar box. If needed, two boxes can be assembled together to make a 16" high bed. In this example I planted climbing beans that grew up a 6' monofilament fishing line against the fence. The results, plenty of beans for the kitchen table!