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@rancisgamer4 жыл бұрын
What kind of corn is that that stays short?
@tacooflove61754 жыл бұрын
RancisGamer baby corn 🌽
@trishdavi70494 жыл бұрын
@janetclark87544 жыл бұрын
I just sent an email for shipping quotes... ;o)
@scottcannon13834 жыл бұрын
Or check out adelaide garden beds on Facebook and Instagram and follow their ideas and make your own for less than a third of the cost!
@joannecordone68314 жыл бұрын
Everytime I head out to the garden in the morning before breakfast for a quick chore, I end up eating at lunch time.
@jilliancenteno22694 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@ja-uh9gz4 жыл бұрын
Haha...I've done that, too. I think, just a little chore, then I do something else..as along as I'm here, might as well get it all done, get it out of the way. Hours later.... :D
@dianac51304 жыл бұрын
Ditto lol. There's always something to be done.
@generalsmedleybutler3403 жыл бұрын
intermittent fasting
@tealkerberus7483 жыл бұрын
You need more pick-and-eat plants in your garden, and you'll be able to eat your breakfast as you work.
@sandiharper4212 жыл бұрын
Hi epic, I am 74 and starting a garden, my last one was 30 years ago. You are my life saver because I remember nothing being like this. I am doing a raised tote garden. I am very excited and nervous so wish me luck. Sandra Harper, prineville OR .
@suemowat2224 жыл бұрын
In the UK we are trying to cut out the use of peat because of the destruction of peat bogs which are important ecologically.
@gmonkey127764 жыл бұрын
Can u please elaborate?
@dollhead3 жыл бұрын
@@gmonkey12776 peat bogs are created over 1000s of years by dead organic matter accumulating in a wet environment, and if you give them millions of years, they'll eventually form coal. they're not very prevalent since they only thrive in boreal type environments, but they're an important environment for many different types of species and generally have really interesting ecological properties. you've probably heard of tollund man, they can preserve many things almost perfectly including people... and even butter lmao. so when people harvest them for the amazing water holing capabilities of peat moss, it's a very destructive process of using excavators and such and basically gets rids of 1000s of years worth of compressed moss and om, which is obviously not very sustainable since it takes so much time to form in the first place. it also potentially is getting rid of preserved artifacts which sucks. coco coir, on the other hand, is formed using the outer husk of coconut shells which is great considering that they would otherwise likely go to waste once people have gotten the coconut water and meat out of them. peat moss can hold about 20x its dry weight in water, while coco coir holds about 10x as much, but the latter is much much more sustainable!!
@emmyashbaugh3 жыл бұрын
I was concerned about this also, Gardener Scott address this in one of his videos. Apparently much of the peet we use here in the United States anyway, comes from Canada & according to them is quite sustainable. Just another perspective to consider 💗 happy gardening!
@ButterflyZo3 жыл бұрын
@@gmonkey12776 Peat bogs are huge carbon sinks, so they hold a lot of carbon that would otherwise be in the air contributing to global warming.
@tealkerberus7483 жыл бұрын
Hence using coir instead. It's a renewable byproduct, and it helps support farmers in developing countries too.
@tomsherrill61182 жыл бұрын
We've found that 1/2 inch wire mesh secured to the sides below the logs makes a great floor to keep moles and burrowing critters out.
@brandysvenson8649 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering how you attach the hardware cloth to the planters. We have voles, mice, ground squirrels, and moles. There’s no way the logs alone will stop them!
@user-ed7et3pb4o Жыл бұрын
@@brandysvenson8649 you don’t want to do that, you want your beds to be somewhat open to the soil. Maybe try a finer net?
@thereinthetrees_5626 Жыл бұрын
@@user-ed7et3pb4o why would you want your bed to be exposed to the soil? I can’t think of a single positive for that. You won’t get nutrients or any benifit from that, and the roots will never be growing that low in the first place, I feel like that’s unnecessary
@kaylala12174 жыл бұрын
when you pointed at the beetle and said "oh look we got the devil" without missing a beat omg hahah! I've found as I've started gardening this year that I've developed strong opinions on bugs and pests.. opinions I never thought I'd have LOL so this made my day
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
LOL same
@TheBluntATP4 жыл бұрын
I hate them... they killed an entire bed.
@Bluexin_4 жыл бұрын
Yeah my big issue is thrips. Especially once they get into an indoor tent, pretty brutal
@southfloridagardener53574 жыл бұрын
LMFAO when he said that i cracked up, needed that laugh because i call a ton of insects that in the garden!!
@brada18034 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry - but I just discovered this channel today, if this is San Diego, CA - the JB needs to be addressed (It still can be eliminated)
@amiraisni48323 жыл бұрын
Here, in South East Asia, we use coconut waste. Coco husk, coco shells, the bark, leaves. We have plenty of them.
@rebelpepper73974 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing as usual! Just watching you lift logs, shovel filler material and mix soil made me tired. I'll feel that until next week.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Lol I got wrecked
@seaglass89404 жыл бұрын
@@epicgardening lol, you need to hire a kid to do the grunt work, save your body lol
@rebelpepper73974 жыл бұрын
@@epicgardening I bet! That's why you need a hot tub with a built in mini bar. You know, cause "self care" and all. 😆
@artsyapple65094 жыл бұрын
Anyone else super satisfied at that watering tool? Its almost like photoshop the way it doesn't alter the soil at all. Even in other videos, it doesn't cause any crazy pressure movements on plants either. Its so nice to watch!
@_KayGee_2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I came to the comments looking for what it’s called/ a brand because I want one 😍
@tonyapiper2 жыл бұрын
@@_KayGee_ Did you find out what is? I want one too!
@Kittychimes Жыл бұрын
Yeah that was magical lol
@whodidit99 Жыл бұрын
They are $10 at Costco, and there's a bonus nozzle.
@aliciafranco57044 жыл бұрын
Oh man! JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!!! Now I can start my garden with confidence ☆ Thx you handsome gardener Guru!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Got you covered!
@barbaracarbone46584 жыл бұрын
Yes, he's handsome indeed. And he sings well, too! Lol.
@werdw48494 жыл бұрын
I am doing the same thing this fall. A raised bed with wood as the base. I am digging down into my top soil to give more depth and then placing logs, scrap branches and wood chips as a base. The I will place compost (home created ) Then placing the top soil on top with grass side down to help with Nitrogen. After all of that wood chips as mulch on top and let sit over fall and winter for next Spring. Happy to see someone else use wood as the base in a raised garden.
@thomaskrafft98902 жыл бұрын
Kevin, have you explored the benefits of Biochar? I never learned about it in my Agronomy studies, but I’ve become convinced of its benefits and it’s catching on. It’s a nearly permanent soil amendment that provides exponential surface area for beneficial microbes and nutrients. I just bought your best raised beds and am using Biochar. 👍 P.S. Thank you for your concise, non-fumbling commentary-it doesn’t sound rehearsed, but very articulate. 😇
@GoodGollyMissMolly7633 жыл бұрын
This was soooooooo helpful. I didn't know what I was doing last spring but still managed to grow and harvest a good amount of crop but with this information, I'll probably double what I grew last year. Thank you!!!
@kingsimon142210 ай бұрын
I did UR super easy bed and its looking really good its the one with the 4 bricks and the wood
@trumql4 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm so envious of the weather back in your place. I gotta lots of ideas for the garden but I have to wait for the spring.
@acasa4094 жыл бұрын
We moved two beds yesterday adding hardware cloth. The moles found their way around the logs. Once they get in their tunnels reroute the water making portions of the bed hard to water. That’s my experience anyway. Love the beds. Now have my original two and the third that arrived recently filled and planted. Excited for the winter garden in zone 9b.
@matthysloedolff4 жыл бұрын
That soil in the bed looks so rich and fertile! I'm sure the plants will love it and you'll get epic harvests 👍
@leog81004 жыл бұрын
Great video, just planning out my next season of vegetables for my raised beds I built last week in California.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@catiepower3550 Жыл бұрын
Going back to this to see where you started on this property after having seen where you are now… gives me hope that my project will be just as awesome when I’m done fiddling with it.
@debbietampasheher36824 жыл бұрын
I ordered 2 of those 6 in 1 beds. Should be here in a few days according to fedex. Perfect timing on this tutorial :)
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Use the packaging as sheet mulch on the bottom :)
@galamonkey3 жыл бұрын
“I do tall raised beds because it’s easier on my back” *said while lifting a full wheelbarrow to dump like a bucket
@sarahno47483 жыл бұрын
Still he's right though:) it's less about heavy lifting and more about the prolonged bending that he avoids :)
@xkorbekx6 ай бұрын
😅
@cathy39515 ай бұрын
I plan on using a Bobcat to transfer.
@carolann19062 жыл бұрын
I just got my 2 6 in 1, shorts, today, I can't wait to get started. I am the only one in my Michigan burb with them. Your customer service was excellent...fed ex delayed because of weather, shipped last Saturday, 14th, but here today. Thank you Kevin!
@sher1524 жыл бұрын
Because I had so many beds to fill eight years ago, I mixed Mel's mix in a Harbor Freight cement mixer. It did 17 gallons at a time and it took 10 minutes to mix ea load. I was done in no time. It is just an Idea and it will save your back. My Hugelkultur style beds drop about 4 to 6 inches a year, I just top them off now with homemade compost.
@karenyhogan5196 Жыл бұрын
This is the best idea I have seen for filling raised beds, saving me so much more money and work of mixing.
@tealkerberus7483 жыл бұрын
A small electric DIY concrete mixer works a treat for mixing your soil ingredients together. More people should own one!
@beccabee94 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you mentioned this!! I was dreading mixing all of my soil tomorrow and you reminded me about the concrete mixer I have in the garage, thank you!
@Witchdame Жыл бұрын
I have Mel's book from 1981, and I love your videos that keep his spirit going! Thank you!
@seedrootsprouts22904 жыл бұрын
When I see you do this and I get all excited, I have to remind myself that z7b is not the time to start planting anything that won’t mature in 30-35 days😩. But I love the inspiration! I have the coveted square foot gardening book and I cherish its wealth of information.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
More winter-y stuff coming soon!
@lisacastano10644 жыл бұрын
Some things do well in the winter in zone 7b any of the brassicas and spinach will keep going all winter unless there's a really hard freeze and a row cover can work wonders.
@trishdavi70494 жыл бұрын
If it isn't filled completely could a sheet of glass or thick poly be hinged on top to make a large cold frame???
@lisacastano10644 жыл бұрын
@@trishdavi7049 I'd probably do a one like a short row cover I saw in a video last year the guy used PVC pipe to make it
@running4fun8636 ай бұрын
I love all your podcast and watch it over and over again as I learn so much. I am new to gardening and love it. I want to become a gardener now. Thanks for all the amazing lessons. Can I buy your book on Amazon. I am in Australia currently.
@digsindirt44904 жыл бұрын
I love how you’re out there scooping and shoveling wood chips in your flip-flops! Gotta love gardening in the south. Another great, informative video. Thank you!!
@robinhazeslip18004 жыл бұрын
Great refresher on filling raised beds! I found your first video just as I was needing to fill my very first raised bed this spring! Saved me lots of money by filling lower half with material other than soil. 😊
@elizabethveness73404 жыл бұрын
I could see it may be handy to have a spare rotary compst bin to mix all those things together, save that back of yours.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Good call
@ohio_gardener4 жыл бұрын
I have two Jora compost tumblers, and they are great for producing a lot of good quality compost. Highly recommend them!
@elizabethveness73404 жыл бұрын
@OhioGardener I have 2 tumblers but one for all those pre bagged mixes to combine together would work a treat... either that or a cement mixer 🤣🤣
@Skorch13404 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for this video, my Birdies bed that I ordered from you will be arriving tomorrow (two days earlier then originally stated from fed ex). THANK YOU SO MUCH KEVIN, I have been wanting one of these beds for a few years now, you made it happen 👊
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
YES! I'm so excited for you...thank you so much for the order.
@plantsoverpills16434 жыл бұрын
“Kevin-in-the-box,” 😉 thanks for these great tips on raised bed gardening. Like so many of your viewers, we are also in the process of filling our own raised beds. First with trunk logs, rotted branches, twigs and small decomposing debris to fill in those empty pockets. Then we placed fish remains over the branches and then a layer of cardboard to slow down the settling process. In the remaining 14” we sifted decomposed leaf and tree branch soil from our forest. We have yet to ad chopped leaves, grass and our homemade compost plus bone + blood meal, sea compost, some horse manure and finally a well decomposed mulch, freely delivered in 2019 by tree pruners who (lucky for us) were working in the area. After a good watering down, this will sit and stew over our zone 5 winter for about 7 months. It is our hope that it will be veggie worthy when we plant it up next May. If you have any critique, we gladly welcome it. In the meantime, we’re paying a trip to our osteopath to reset our garden weary bodies for the next round of gardening!
@dl9232 жыл бұрын
I AM SO EXCITED THAT YOU ARE IN SAN DIEGO, my zone. You have inspired me so much. I love gardening, but I'm 75, and have some health issues. So I watch you on KZbin all the time and you get me moving. I would like to know where you get your straw and bedding soil?
@flowerpixel4 жыл бұрын
6 months ago I was looking for a good video JUST LIKE THIS showing a raised bed mix because I wasn't sure I did mine right. this is incredibly useful
@jasonm887 Жыл бұрын
When mixing alot of soil to fill new beds for the first time. Using a very clean cement mixer is helpful.
@samantharose27594 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love using the hugelkulter method. Thanks for promoting Aussie products. Birdies are the best, I use them here in Australia and have great success... and definitely saves the back lol 🇦🇺
@nzaucklander4 жыл бұрын
Self Sufficient Me From Australia uses them lot too
@samantharose27594 жыл бұрын
@@nzaucklander he sure does. Mark's videos are a lot of fun to watch 😊
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best metal product!
@mrc3458 Жыл бұрын
Great video on how to fill a raised bed. That peat moss has come up extremely over the year. Last year I paid $10 for 3 cu.ft. like you have. Yesterday I paid $18, I was in shock. Nice beds you have there.
@barbaracarbone46584 жыл бұрын
That looks beautiful. I've been truly considering these raised beds. I'm tall, too. I'm 5'11" and these would alleviate the constant bending. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Feel free to email if you have any q's!
@barbaracarbone46584 жыл бұрын
@@epicgardening ok.. thanks!
@running4fun8636 ай бұрын
The best podcast on Gardening, Kevin thanks you so much .
@Kuuipo19724 жыл бұрын
The mixing part...glad to know I'm doing "something" right.
@stephanieparker1250 Жыл бұрын
Look at that beautiful weather, all that land.. I’m jelly 😊
@marydian38634 жыл бұрын
Its big help for me to start my urban gardening last 2 months ago.just uses my small balcon space.I've Been checking and learn on your youtube, instagram also. THANK YOU Regard from Indonesia
@jonnaborosky88362 жыл бұрын
I've seen videos of those raised garden containers used in Australia, and wished I could find them in the US. I'm moving. When I manage that, I'd like to buy some, depending on the cost and the realistic assessment of whether or not I can use them. I'm disabled and not able to do a lot anymore. But I want those garden beds a lot! Enjoy your channel a lot, too.
@nzaucklander4 жыл бұрын
We just use wood chips and then pure compost on top. it works great and its cheap!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@disenchanted84704 жыл бұрын
How do you keep the slugs from thriving in your mulch?
@nzaucklander4 жыл бұрын
@@disenchanted8470 In the winter its usually a bit of a problem, but in summer not much. We use coffee grounds if we have them.
@disenchanted84704 жыл бұрын
@@nzaucklander thanks for replying. We had a lot of rain, and the lower layer of mulch turned into the ideal living area for slugs. I'll definitely try coffee grounds :)
@eaevans11692 жыл бұрын
I love what a Californian you are--shoveling wood chips in flip flops! :)
@willitine4 жыл бұрын
I have never attempted a raised bed. You got me motivated to try making one for my herb garden someday! Great video on how to start, Kevin. 👍 Thanks, Epic Gardening!
@dalebailey7542 жыл бұрын
I like that they come in 3 different colors. I am purchasing a manufactured home and placing it on rural property, and I love that I can get a raised garden bed that matches my home color! But, my first raised bed will be from bricks and other materials that are being given to me. I may purchase one or 2 of these beds down the line. Maybe I will get some of the tree wraps for my fruit trees and plant pollinators in the beds surrounding them.
@authorcharlieboring2 жыл бұрын
As a filler in my high raised beds, I use composted leaves that I get for free from the county transfer center. For my soil mix, I use i part old potting soil, 1 part peat moss, 1 part black kow manure, 1 part top soil, 1 cup azomite, 1 cup blood meal and 1 cup bone meal.
@quinnjdq4 жыл бұрын
Some really great shots in this one, really pleasing on the eye! Planted my first few vegies this fall and saw the first sprout today, big thanks for the inspiration!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Working on my videography!
@atomicblue4 жыл бұрын
CaliKim mentioned you and your new book in her live feed today. Nice lady.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
She's super nice!
@ritagibson2254 жыл бұрын
@@epicgardening I've met them both and they're just as nice in person. Appreciate you and the other local gardeners on YT. Another sweet person is Ms B at SD Seed Co. Thanks for introducing her in your video. She's my local seed go-to company. Great quality.
@jojopuerto2 жыл бұрын
New sub here. I was just gifted a 6 in 1 original bed for my birthday! Very excited to start this journey. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@ryanmatthewtang22924 жыл бұрын
Loved the intro! but very Self Sufficient Me vibes haha
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
;)
@dreamleaf67844 жыл бұрын
He even wore the short shorts
@LedaSBotelho4 жыл бұрын
I love the intro! Ooh my goodness you are getting me so excited for next year. You are quite the life saver! Thanks honey. Stay safe, stay happy, stay blessed.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Likewise!
@suchitrarajan47454 жыл бұрын
Great idea using log pieces at the bottom,never thought of that. Take care of your back dear
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@larrygk12573 жыл бұрын
Very useful for me particularly as I am also in San Diego (climate) and also will be doing my first planting in a home built raised bed.
@allthingspossible45692 жыл бұрын
I see amazing gardeners use mulch all the time... bottom and top so i think its a good thing...
@Demebeso7144 жыл бұрын
Your videos always bring peace and sanity .. I am so happy that you can continue all your work in your garden.. I will use this video for my backyard next Spring.. raised bed gardening wow luv it!! You warm my heart🤗😊you bring happiness 😊🌝🌞
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Doing what I can, thank you!
@shorty82564 жыл бұрын
I really love those raised beds...unfortunately I didn't know about them before and my hubby built me 2 12x6 Hugelkultur beds...they did great this year and can't wait for next Spring 2021...but I really love your beds and they are higher...good for my back too! All the best from NY
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps next year! Your beds sound awesome
@mariapinzon68563 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving a more sustainable alternative!
@hjeffwallace11 ай бұрын
Its easy to mix by rolling the tarp around. It works for concrete, too.
@sparkofhope-withkatrinadar87074 жыл бұрын
Question: would you recommend adding worms to your raised garden beds? Since worms will not be coming up through the hard clay floor.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it can be ag reat idea to 'seed' your beds with worms!
@rickr59274 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. In south africa and it's spring, so right on time. Seedlings germinating as we speak and today ordering materials for my planters. Might be a tip, I also bought a Moisture meter, they cost next to nothing (equivalent of 10 us) and will tell you the moisture content of the soil. I love it ! No batteries nothing ;-) Keep 'em coming, love your channel and .. your a nice guy to listen to as well !!
@Christinesine Жыл бұрын
I am sorry to see you using peat moss and am glad that you at least mentioned that coconut coir is a better substitute
@tacooflove61754 жыл бұрын
I just finished building a raised bed then boom here you are 😎
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Here for ya!
@OwsDaGamer124 жыл бұрын
Man seeing you with the pick with sandles on was stressful! haha garden's looking good though. Gotta love that you're repping some Aussie products too!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Not ideal footwear I agree :P
@lukaslambs57803 жыл бұрын
I’m 6’2” but am 20 years old and flexible but I am not trying to screw up my back and become my Dad so great idea to make it taller for us larger people.
@sweetsrt2 жыл бұрын
If you know you have gophers and whatnot I would still put a mesh deterrent under the frame because after the logs decompose those critters are coming in....
@cathy39515 ай бұрын
I was getting ready to fill the bottom of my raised beds this way when two local gardeners said this method doesn't work in a dry climate like ours, that it won't break down well. They recommended to keep what I already have on the ground which is a good quality weed barrier and on top of that four inches of gravel. The next layer they suggested 3-4 inches of sand followed by organic material such as leaves, small twigs, seedless straw, etc, followed by two layers of cardboard, followed by a mixture of compost, peat moss, and our county soil. They said vermiculite is only for starting seeds in those small containers. My landscaper wants the top layer to be 1/3 sand, 1/3 Nutrimulch (which is turkey compost) and I can't remember the other third. Sand? He owns a nursery and swears by it, that the plants love it and so do his customers. The other gardeners said when mixed with soil it will turn into cement. I'm so confused!
@crains80875 ай бұрын
where are you?
@dragonslayer896414 жыл бұрын
Now this is not a coincidence! We JUST built our first raised planter... Perfect timing 😍👌
@nataliekittylane49102 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant - particularly the advice on when and how to mulch xxx
@Kratkymethod4 жыл бұрын
People should think about installing my custom sewerponics system buried into a raised bed it would give you more use of your land FYI. it’s revolutionary
@volrathdesign4 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Huge fan of your videos! Can you please do a series on potting plants that are large containers like a whiskey barrel or something else where the pot is extremely heavy. There's so much disinformation on the internet of drainage, perch table, using packing peanuts, not using peanuts, using this, or that and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what is the right method for potting something that is very heavy or hard to just move if it's just filled up with Perlite and Soil (also expensive).
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Great call!
@dannyhughes48893 жыл бұрын
I mix on an old sheet of 10 mm thick 2.4 x1.2 mtr Plastic .....lots of room, flexible enough but strong, lasts 'forever', water/rain proof and allows for mixing Tools to slide without catching as what happens with Tarps etc..
@whollycarp32544 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I just got my raised bed not too long ago.
@martagasowska67724 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric :-) a little tip to protest your back: simple belt for weight lifting. I use it as a kind of necessity ( I nad an 'encounter' with a drunk driver and got damaged spine) and with the belt i get tired and I get sore muscles- but no back pain at all, only few dollars that make a huge difference. Good luck!
@elijahmcfall2236 Жыл бұрын
Hahah the level bit. I just threw mine together and spaced them out
@handfullgardeningandcrafts12522 жыл бұрын
Your videos keeps me learning. Thank you for sharing.
@yarnstead4 жыл бұрын
Love using raised beds - I find them easier than in-ground gardening at my house! Great yield this year even in my new beds. I’m in Zone 5a, expecting our 3rd frost and maybe our first freeze 🥶
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Get those Frost blankets up!
@bycfr083 жыл бұрын
The intro... LOL, scared me just a little. Thanks for this video, can't wait for the birdies to arrive. :)
@inezvasquez81044 жыл бұрын
woo! thankful to have found you via Garden Answer! I am in Central California looking for Cailfornia gardening.
@trishdavi70494 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💓 for inspiring me again. I now know where my next raised bed will be. It will be huge. I had an ugly mangled stack of decomposing logs and stumps relocated into a 15 by 30 ft wide 6 to 8 ft deep hole that will have a truckload of wood chips on top to settle and fill in between the punky logs and stumps then a truckload or two of soil and compost on top of that. I have similar wavy tin that will be repurposed into a toolshed roof on the north side of a greenhouse. The less punky logs will be stacked to make a seat around the 15 by 30 ft raised bed and I will probably have a ramp and steps up each side with stepping stones across the top down the middle to the edges for accessibility. It's a big job but it will sure look and be better than a 20 year old pile of stumps and logs that was supposed to be burned but never was. As it erodes it enriches the soil. If it were burned soil enrichment not as much as air pollution. Thanks again
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@icouldjustscream4 жыл бұрын
'punky logs'.......are you Canadian?
@kimberlyguimond41864 жыл бұрын
Love these raised beds! Been buying a couple a year for the past two years from you. So versatile.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Kimberly
@WinnieRoot4 жыл бұрын
How timely! I just received the Birdies raised beds over the weekend! Can't wait to fill them and start planting. Wish I got the taller ones though. Next time!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your order Winnie! Means the world. Hit me up if you ever want the Talls, I got you!
@kathleengibson-rodgers33134 жыл бұрын
I was wondering, the straw mulch that you are using....in a past video (I believe) you said that you really love the straw that you use and that you were going to try and see if you could sell it (?) or find a supplier for us. Any luck so far with that? Also I received by 2 garden beds and I am ordering 6 more!! No more 'wood' that rots out, paying $$$ for everything or even helps nasty spiders hide! YAY! Thank you for everything you do to help us Gardener's succeed and feel empowered about growing amazing food/plants!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Wohoo! Yes, stay tuned in late October as Garden Straw will be available!!!
@daleservidio20344 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This video answered a lot of my MANY questions!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@beatpirate82 жыл бұрын
Wow you are answering a lot of my questions
@joelahnstein22812 жыл бұрын
Using all that great turning stock breaks my heart even though i under stand.
@donnielledonaldson9964 ай бұрын
YAY, I have so much wood to use up. :) saving money on dirt too
@momofkings14 жыл бұрын
Great video! We are moving and will have .75 acre in our new home. I can't wait to add some raised beds!
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Excited for you dawn!
@rosajones58574 жыл бұрын
I would like to know where to get the compost or was it mulch you put on the top after you planted??
@williamlittle28143 жыл бұрын
My advice using all that wood is heavy sprinkle a high nitrogen fertilizer right onto the top of the wood chips. This will also slow the leaching of nitrogen above thats for the plants. Good channel! Thanks for sharing. Keep growing.
@ediedarlenecreations4 жыл бұрын
I just received my bed. Excited to set it up! This video came at the perfect time! 😃
@nutritionfacts7274 жыл бұрын
What are you planning to celebrate 1M subscribers?? So exciting !! You need to do something grand !!
@brightantwerp4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have 2 metal raised beds I have to install yet. This video is very helpful.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dhoffman49554 жыл бұрын
If you could, I would like to see side-by-side comparisons of root trainers and net cups for starting seeds.
@dhoffman49554 жыл бұрын
And possibly examples of air layering propagation
@dustinwest32674 жыл бұрын
This is honestly a really cool but really smart video
@davidmjohnston1694 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I just happen to be making my own raised bed right now.
@planterscapecortensteelgar26314 жыл бұрын
Really great video on filling raised garden beds or large planters!
@mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful video , lovely property , a dream really for me , to have a back yard garden where we live and not at a 2nd location . In the meantime I'm making the most of my partial shade balcony garden .
@ohio_gardener4 жыл бұрын
You are going to have a great garden with that Hugelkultur raised bed setup. And those two composts are going to add a lot of microbial life in addition to the Mycorrhizae Fungi, which the plants will love! The Living Soil Web will quickly develop, and continue to be fed by that slowly decomposing wood. Over the years my raised beds have become almost pure compost, and they produce more harvest then I could ever have imagined.
@epicgardening4 жыл бұрын
Yup - totally agree!
@myrustygarden4 жыл бұрын
Next purchase small tractor but looking great and fun. I think you may have to start getting your soils and compost by the truck load. 🇨🇦🥬🥕☮️☮️
@norkelbri4 жыл бұрын
Prefect!! My Birdies arrived this weekend. Timely post. Thanks !!!