The Endzone Garden Thread

[VolNExile]

We’ve decided to build the tomato bed with 2x10 lumber for the additional depth. The rest will remain just raised mounds until we’re sure we like this layout.

Those of you with wooden raised beds, did you use pressure treated or no? How long have they been up, and how well are they holding up? I realize that current pressure treated is not as toxic as before, but we’d still prefer to avoid it.

@Orangeslice13, if you were faced with using untreated (kiln-dried) wood in direct contact with damp, rich soil, is there a non-toxic wood sealer you could recommend that might eke out so more time?

Honestly, if these last 5 years, we’d be good. No telling what new entertainment might have arisen by then.

 

[tnuhcvols]

If you can source it cypress will work great and isn't treated. There may be some reason not to use it that I'm not aware of, but it is naturally resistant to rot

 

[VolNExile]

If you can source it cypress will work great and isn't treated. There may be some reason not to use it that I'm not aware of, but it is naturally resistant to rot

Can’t find cedar or cypress at all in the right dimensions, even 1x10 or 1x12.

—I’ll look again at 2x4’s and 2x6’s

I see that once again we are heading for mighty expensive homegrown produce

 

[tnuhcvols]

Try a sawmill instead of a lumberyard. We used to have a mom & pop that had all the local hardwoods available. It's a shame they couldn't keep it open.

 

[VolNExile]

Try a sawmill instead of a lumberyard. We used to have a mom & pop that had all the local hardwoods available. It's a shame they couldn't keep it open.

Good idea. Between the China embargo and then Covid, lumber has taken a beating.

 

[Behr]

 

[VolNExile]

Looks beautiful. And expensive. This is for a 4’x16’ bed, unfortunately.

 

[BigO95]

Good idea. Between the China embargo and then Covid, lumber has taken a beating.

Try using metal roofing. Cut it down to fit what you want. Should be cheaper and more durable.

 

[82_VOL_83]

0.15 here

5 here

 

[Behr]

Looks beautiful. And expensive. This is for a 4’x16’ bed, unfortunately.

Pfft, if I had your money I'd burn mine.

 

[VolNExile]

Try using metal roofing. Cut it down to fit what you want. Should be cheaper and more durable.

That’s a great idea! And it’s very popular here. The whole town is covered in horse troughs.

lol at the casual “cut it down” part...

 

[BigO95]

That’s a great idea! And it’s very popular here. The whole town is covered in horse troughs.

lol at the casual “cut it down” part...

It's a little bit of work for sure but it works good.

 

[Tin Man]

I had a bunch of concrete end caps. Trenched these in for my bed. Not a problem with them for four seasons so far.

 

[82_VOL_83]

WELPelp, we bought da farm!

 

[VolNExile]

WELPelp, we bought da farm!

RIP?

 

[82_VOL_83]

RIP?

Might be.

 

[VolNExile]

Might be.

Congratulations! I think!

I thought you were already living there. I’m so confused!

 

[82_VOL_83]

Congratulations! I think!

I thought you were already living there. I’m so confused!

No, we are in Madisonville, moving to Hoptown. Be about 2-3 month process.

 

[VolNExile]

No, we are in Madisonville, moving to Hoptown. Be about 2-3 month process.

Madtown Tennessee, or another one? We used to have friends in Madtown.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Madtown Tennessee, or another one? We used to have friends in Madtown.

No ma'am, western KY. Hoptown = Hopkinsville

 

[VolNExile]

No ma'am, western KY. Hoptown = Hopkinsville

Right, that part I knew. I meant Madisonville.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Right, that part I knew. I meant Madisonville.

Western KY also.

 

[VolNExile]

Western KY also.

Ah. Gotcha.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Ah. Gotcha.

I never thought I would retire here but we actually love it. We feel like we were blessed here last year and can't imagine leaving.

 

[VolNExile]

I never thought I would retire here but we actually love it. We feel like we were blessed here last year and can't imagine leaving.

That’s great! We’re so rootless these days that it’s wonderful to find what feels like home.