Materials:

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XO, Jamie

• 7 1/2 qty. 8 ft. Cedar Fence Pickets (Cedar is naturally rot-resistant)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 stud (not pressure treated, NEVER use treated lumber in your garden)
• 1 5/8″ coated deck screws

Tools:

• Electric drill
• Drill bit to match screws (usually included when you buy a new box of screws)
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Miter saw
• Table saw/circular saw (for optional trim)

Cut list:

• 4 qty. 95” Cedar boards (I trimmed the “dog ear” off the top of each picket)
• 4 qty. 36” Cedar boards
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 95” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 36” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 cut into 6 qty. 11 3/4” pieces

Assembly:

We attached 3 each of the 11 3/4” pieces of stud to the 2 long (95”) pickets first. We made one side flush and used two screws to secure each stud piece at each of the three points (each end, and the middle). Use the first completed side as a guide for the others.

Next we attached the shorter (3’) sides. Making one side flush to match the longer sides of the bed.

Lastly, (optional) add trim around the top edge securing with screws on stud points around the bed. (*We plan to do this to our beds before we add dirt. Once we do, I’ll add finished photos!)

You’re done! Make as many as you need and enjoy your raised bed garden! We built three and it took us just over an hour!

If you use this plan be sure to send me a picture of your completed project or tag @bloomco.interiors so I can see your work!

The best part about a project like this is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfectly useful! Happy building!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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XO, Jamie

I used a large, 20 gallon latching Sterilite tote, drilled holes in all sides (including the lid) with a 3/16 drill bit… and boom! It was really that easy! As far as what to compost and how it all works… I’m still learning!

So far, I added composted soil from my in-law’s yard, scraps from the kitchen countertop composter, and worms. We’ll add a few sprays of water and give it a stir with the shovel every few days when we add new scraps. Other than that, it’s complete “hands-on” learning over here!

The kids are having fun with it and it’s given them a new “chore” that they actually look forward to doing! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo