vfem
Garden Addicted
So Beavis.... what you manage today... my back is killing me, how about yours?! :tools
Raised Garden Project - just started!
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obsessed
Deeply Rooted
Phillis, your garden in full bloom is just magnificent!!!!!!!!
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beavis
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Made some progress today and started to assemble part of the frame...
I also planted some brussel sprouts, bok choy, lettuce, cabbage and spinach starts I bought at the nursery....
And put up temporary chicken restraints until the main cage is built....
I also planted some brussel sprouts, bok choy, lettuce, cabbage and spinach starts I bought at the nursery....
And put up temporary chicken restraints until the main cage is built....
vfem
Garden Addicted
Looks like the feathery one is very upset with your cage!!! 
That is going to be absolutely HUGE though. What else are you planning on other then the greens?
That is going to be absolutely HUGE though. What else are you planning on other then the greens?
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beavis
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No idea at this point! But I am sure to have something in their soon after I complete the project.vfem said:Looks like the feathery one is very upset with your cage!!!
That is going to be absolutely HUGE though. What else are you planning on other then the greens?
It will just be a good feeling knowing some part of my garden is free from pests larger than 2 inches.
This Spring/Summer, probably tomatoes, most likely heirlooms.
vfem
Garden Addicted
I have a few heirloom tomatoes I've planted in the bathroom last night. We'll see how those come up. Though I have a couple more months to wait and enjoy my planting.
SewingDiva
Garden Ornament
Oh thank you - I did take the photo from the good angle thoughobsessed said:
!me&thegals
Garden Ornament
Wow, SewingDiva!! and Beavis! Can somebody tell me the advantages of raised beds? I feel a little dense having to ask, but it keeps coming up on this forum and I'm curious...
SewingDiva
Garden Ornament
Well for me they just look neater make it easier to plant and weed. Also, in our cold climate, raised beds heat up faster and I can plant earlier in the year.me&thegals said:
The beds we made are way higher than necessary; the ones that Beavis is building are more the norm.
Phyllis
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beavis
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One great advantage of raised beds is no one walks on the soil in them.
Walking on soil causes compaction and reduces air pockets and soil friability which plants need to grow successfully.
Walking on soil causes compaction and reduces air pockets and soil friability which plants need to grow successfully.
