Anyone into gardening? (1 Viewer)

[Tangs]

I bought a vegitable medley grab bag at Wallmart. I ate part of the seed it tasted not bad. But all good I like to try new things and go to different places. There is a whole world out there just waiting for you to discover. I am glad I didn't smash it with a hammer.

 

[zharii74]

My condolences on everyone's weather related losses...we lost our 3 orange trees we grew from seed (and they produced amazing, super sweet, cutie-sized

Moving on...We replaced our woodframed garden two seasons ago...with cinder blocks - hand leveled and stacked two high. Super solid, able to walk on edges, doesn't rot or shift. Downside... let's just say I call it my prison garden.

Hubby made and awesome tomato cage with PVC and plastic chicken wire... double doors on both sides. SUPER at keeping birds and squirrels out.

Had a horrible growing season this year, so hoping for better next season.

 

[thangbom4321]

I might have to fo the cinderblock trained bed. That will definitely last longer than the wood ones. My wood ones lasted 7 years so we got good use out of them.

 

[jmhmanuel]

I might have to fo the cinderblock trained bed. That will definitely last longer than the wood ones. My wood ones lasted 7 years so we got good use out of them.

I've debated this for some time. I don't want to use treated wood if I'm planting something I'd want to consume.

 

[RR-MAN]

I used untreated wood - 4 years later wood frame is still solid.

 

[thangbom4321]

Treated wood is safe to use for boxes. I spent lots of time researching and it's the old treated wood from decades ago that are no good.

 

[thangbom4321]

Raised bed lumber, pressure treated safe?

extension.oregonstate.edu

Is pressure treated wood safe to use in the construction of compost containers in the yard? - Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Question: I read the Cornell ‘Composting to Reduce the Waste Stream’ on your site. I do not like the idea it includes about using ‘pressure treated’ wood to construct compost containers in the yard. I wonder if you agree? Answer: Kate Garland, Horticultural Professional When the Cornell...

extension.umaine.edu

Q&A: Building Raised Garden Beds With Treated Lumber

Q: This spring I plan to buy treated lumber to build raised vegetable beds. Please give me a heads-up on treatment options for lumber. I know CCA is out. ACQ is supposed to be somewhat safe. Answe…

marylandgrows.umd.edu

I'll just plant some good ol brain food here for everyone.

Enjoy