We get a lot of questions about our garden. Dealing with very compacted clay soil led us to exploring raised garden beds, and in our research, we discovered just how expensive they can be. So we got creative with repurposed materials and cut ours costs significantly with the added bonus of loving the “Rustic” look.
In the last few weeks, as we have completed our final three 48′ long beds, Jeremiah has walked through to process explaining the materials used and how we put together these beds.
Thanks, Jeremiah. I really appreciate your videos/appearances. My truck is out of commission and I priced a soil delivery. IT WAS MORE THAN THE SOIL MIX. Insane. You'[re right about not cutting costs on fasteners too.
I don't know if I missed it, but I didn't see your soil mixture. In my gardens I've always done about 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 manure & 1/3 top soil. What does everyone else use?
Great video. Thnx!
What type of soil did you use?
I love how yall reuse stuff and give it a second life. Plus it gives you back food. amazing this will be me a small carbon foot print.
Hi, loved the video – so informative. I might have missed it but did you mention how deep you put the corner post? I know the bed is 18" deep but didn't hear how deep the post were put in. 🙂 (this is Dave's wife Bobbi )
What's the difference between the lighter dirt used and the darker top dirt used.
I love the use of resources! I’m in the planning/savings phase of my homestead goal and I’ve been watching you guys as my inspiration to prove that I CAN DO THIS. I will remember the resources you’re using to help when I’m building larger beds.
Having olive skin in this climate helps a lot.
Great video! Super informative.
This is very inspiring to see how far you have come in such a short time! Congratulations on your new book!! Much love to your family!
This is so helpful to someone building their own. I was lucky to find a large bunch of discarded heat-treated 2x4s nearby. Used my 14-year old Prius like a truck and carried batch after batch. Bought 4x4s for the corners, along with high quality deck screws. Borrowed a few tools, but worked mostly with my circular saw and drill in my spare time and the beds work well. Found two basic pine bookcases being discarded. Reinforced the sides with 2x4s, removed the backs, and laid them down. I tuck beds where my tiny yard has sun and space. Continue to improve the soil with compost and "contributions" from a neighbor's rabbits. You're 100% right on quality of soil and good fasteners. Bravo!
I wanted to see how you build it not just is build
thank you I've saved your video for when I get my acreage so much sound advice ….GREAT
Love the beds, you and Jess are awesome and I'm so glad I found your channel. Did you consider Hugelkultur at all while filling the beds to save on purchased dirt as well as provide organic material to break down and enrich the beds long term? (I'm not sure if you guys have woods needing thinning etc on the property – if not I realize that would be more difficult).
Benjamin is seriously the cutest kid ever haha
Watched this one when it came out
I'm beginning to collect materials for these type of beds and my father in law insists that the tin will rot/rust away in just a few years. Can you guys speak to this? I feel like Jess and Miah have been enjoying these beds for a couple years already, can you guys see any breakdowns happening?
Great video with a ton of knowledge. Thank you!
Jess and Miah, I'm just watching this and thinking how much you've grown your farm in the last three years since this was made. Just think how much you can do with your new farm in the next three years! x
man, this was a blast from the past lol
Thank you, for all this information it will greatly help when we get to make some raised beds ❤️
Oh, goodness! I had not seen this clip before. That sweet song at the end melted my heart ❤️.