Raised bed

Post by **daytime dave** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:52 am

I had time yesterday to finish the recycled raised bed. Everything, down to the screws, is recycled from a construction project I have access to. I like to reuse materials instead of land filling. This project was a pretty good example. The wood is all pallet wood. The tall side is for things that need extra room to grow, like carrots.

Les · Post by **Les** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:45 am

That looks great, Dave. I can almost see the veggies growing already!

Post by **RetiredSeabee** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:17 am

That is excellent, great design. I will keep it in mind for when I get back to keeping bonsai trees.

Post by **PT7** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:50 am

For decades and centuries before steel and plastic, there was wood.

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And because of the great wood wealth in our country, it could even be considered the first "building block of America." On your project, DD. Thanks for saving and re-using each stick of wood. Your project is well-done, well-worth the effort, looks great, and has good value in many ways!
Wood is the best stuff there is to build with!

daytime dave wrote:I had time yesterday to finish the recycled raised bed. Everything, down to the screws, is recycled from a construction project I have access to. I like to reuse materials instead of land filling. This project was a pretty good example. The wood is all pallet wood.

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:29 am

nicely done .... do you know anything about the glue used in the construction of the bottom board

Post by **RanchRoper** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:51 pm

Looks a little short but I like the headboard...

Post by **daytime dave** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:11 pm

JEBar wrote:nicely done .... do you know anything about the glue used in the construction of the bottom board

No, that's the only part I'm not sure about. I think I will either remove that or cover it with a plastic sheet. I thought it would help with the weight of the dirt, but the metal is thick enough. I'll likely scrap that wood, so to speak.

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:51 pm

daytime dave wrote:No, that's the only part I'm not sure about. I think I will either remove that or cover it with a plastic sheet. I thought it would help with the weight of the dirt, but the metal is thick enough. I'll likely scrap that wood, so to speak.

understood .... looking forward to hearing how it goes

Post by **daytime dave** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:25 pm

I took that particle board out and put it out for the trash. I replaced it with planks from the left over pallet material.

I filled it with good planting soil and am pleased to say the beets have sprouted.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:07 pm

Mr. Green Jeans would be proud.

Post by **daytime dave** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:47 am

So long as you don't drop ping pong balls on my head.

Les · Post by **Les** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:34 am

Wow! I can see a lot of beets in your future, Dave!

At least you know that your planter is a success - well done.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:54 am

So far, so good.

Post by **JEBar** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:15 am

I love the fact you don't have to bend over or get down on your knees to take care or harvest

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