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Elevated garden boxes are perfect for getting the kids involved. Built just at their height they can help with the planting, watering, and harvesting.
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Three 1″ x 4 1/2″ x 12′ cedar boards
One 1″ x 4 1/2″ x 8′ cedar boards
One 7/8″ x 1″ x 5′ trim piece
One 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 8′ cedar post
box of 1 1/2″ wood screws
drill and drill bit
cocoa liner, burlap, or landscape fabric.
Organic garden mix for raised beds
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- 8-1″ x 4 1/2″ at 30″
- 2- 7/8″ trim at 23″
- 4- 3.5″ x 3.5″ at 23″
- 2- 1″ x 4 1/2″ at 23″
- 6- 1″ x 4 1/2″ at 30″
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Using the 1 1/2″ wood screws attach one of the pre-drilled boards to a cedar post. Make sure the top of the board is squared with the top of the post. Do this again, attaching the opposite end of the board to another cedar post. Attach another pre-drilled board just below the first one. You should have a “n” shape now. Do these steps one more time.
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Place one of the pre-drilled boards on the cedar post adjacent to the other attached boards. Remember to keep the top of the board flush with the top of the post.
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This is a great way to teach kids about gardening and taking care of the earth! We were just talking about how we think they should teach these skills in school so everyone grows up to know how to do things like this. What did you guys end up planting?
I absolutely agree. I wish all schools had gardens and interactive health education. We let the boys pick, and will need to move them when they get bigger: bell peppers and elephant garlic.
What a neat idea to create an elevated bed like that. Forget kids, it would be great for *me* to use! #client
We actually did create one for the adults. It’s fantastic. So much better than crouching down.