tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post4216474297588585173..comments2024-01-01T00:31:18.174-05:00Comments on Calendula & Concrete: Building the Raised Bed - Part TwoChristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905386163490128028noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-15122184413496776382007-10-26T03:19:00.000-04:002007-10-26T03:19:00.000-04:00WOW! What hard work!! I am worried that when I sta...WOW! What hard work!! I am worried that when I start my new job it will be too hard for me so it's encouraging to see what you did.Annabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789086669626213642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-73759154903799741952007-10-12T20:18:00.000-04:002007-10-12T20:18:00.000-04:00that look good, Christa. Interesting, your choice ...that look good, Christa. Interesting, your choice of 1-inch lumber rather than something heavier.Ed Bruskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-42058287064209852672007-10-12T15:07:00.000-04:002007-10-12T15:07:00.000-04:00Looks fantastic...even better when things get grow...Looks fantastic...even better when things get growing. Maybe it just needs a few weeds to make it more homely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-25942140600269707142007-10-10T20:14:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:14:00.000-04:00I'm rootin' for you! Looks great and they will su...I'm rootin' for you! Looks great and they will survive...or not! Gardeners are optimists!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-81457188314639368852007-10-10T15:16:00.000-04:002007-10-10T15:16:00.000-04:00I'm really enjoying reading about your new garden ...I'm really enjoying reading about your new garden adventures (and, I enjoyed reading about your other plot). I'm betting that the grapevine makes it...just because you want it to so much! Enjoy! And, maybe have 2 glasses of wine -- you deserve it!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276723601337815074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-17004198403561766422007-10-10T06:35:00.000-04:002007-10-10T06:35:00.000-04:00Good luck Christa. I've just moved as well so now ...Good luck Christa. I've just moved as well so now will have to get down to making raised beds, rabbit and deer proofing a new veg area. Lots to do over the winter in anticipation of next season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-37752697623327653632007-10-08T00:40:00.000-04:002007-10-08T00:40:00.000-04:00I can't wait to see what becomes of your bed. I kn...I can't wait to see what becomes of your bed. I know the transition seems to have taken the wind out of the sails of many of your plants, but I bet quite of few of them will perk up in a few days. <BR/><BR/>I'm rooting for that grapevine: let's will it towards life!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607821498331135305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-17841572584193280672007-10-06T10:51:00.000-04:002007-10-06T10:51:00.000-04:00Looks really nice. Good luck.Also thanks to Danomi...Looks really nice. Good luck.<BR/><BR/>Also thanks to Danomi for the Sunset link. I think I'll install the PVC cold frame for this fall.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10947233901412406068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-69809931459406600672007-10-06T10:34:00.000-04:002007-10-06T10:34:00.000-04:00if you put white PVC plastic pipes in the corners,...if you put white PVC plastic pipes in the corners, about 8 inches tall, you can put hoops over the plot and have a cold frame for the winter. Sunset magazine has great raised bed instructions, if you want to see the pipes in the corner. <BR/><BR/>http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/article/0,20633,1152183,00.html<BR/><BR/>have fun!skykomiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003094463662786844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-68627632643316654062007-10-04T22:31:00.000-04:002007-10-04T22:31:00.000-04:00Gina,I think the wood is pine, untreated. Cedar wo...<I>Gina,<BR/>I think the wood is pine, untreated. Cedar would likely last longer, but we were going for easy and affordable.<BR/><BR/>Curtis,<BR/>Yes, they are 8 x 1 inch boards.<BR/><BR/>All, <BR/>Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments. I am signing off for a few days of vacation now. Time for that glass of wine! <BR/><BR/>Back soon with more adventures in the garden...<BR/></I>Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905386163490128028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-31943381514570271362007-10-04T12:08:00.000-04:002007-10-04T12:08:00.000-04:00Given the circumstances, I think you are doing a f...Given the circumstances, I think you are doing a fabulous job! I'm enjoying your speedy garden posts immensely...look forward to what you reap!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-22265342606450948202007-10-04T11:28:00.000-04:002007-10-04T11:28:00.000-04:00It's possible that the grape vine has simply gone ...It's possible that the grape vine has simply gone into early dormancy. Keep it well watered (through the winter especially, as it's roots are traumatized), and see what happens in the spring.<BR/><BR/>PS, love your blog! I'm gardening vicariously through you right now.Beach Bumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321849281292778811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-29409859743649788872007-10-04T11:22:00.000-04:002007-10-04T11:22:00.000-04:00Christa, I'm so impressed that you moved your plan...Christa, I'm so impressed that you moved your plants from DC! That's excellent -- I applaud you. You definitely deserve that glass of wine that Chigiy suggests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-83936713350386716712007-10-04T10:59:00.000-04:002007-10-04T10:59:00.000-04:00Nice job on the beds. Are the beds made with 8 inc...Nice job on the beds. Are the beds made with 8 inch boards?<BR/><BR/>As soon as our first freeze, I am going to move our garden beds around. I would do it know, But I can't pull out flourishing plants. On top of that, I am being lazy about it.Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-55399127567845484082007-10-04T10:57:00.000-04:002007-10-04T10:57:00.000-04:00I can relate - I moved last year from Bethesda to ...I can relate - I moved last year from Bethesda to Olney and brought hundreds of plants with me - had to rent a large UHaul for 3 trips. Some got planted but most overwintered in their pots and rotting moving boxes (I was out of pots and stuck with a solid clay yard). <BR/><BR/>This spring we moved right back to Bethesda, 5 blocks from our old house (Olney was too country for us and the commute was wretched), and I schlepped all the potted stuff with me and finally got most into the ground. My advice is water everything regularly, enough to keep them moist but not soaked. You might lose a bunch (I lost probably about 1/3) but many will make it if you look after them. Some of mine looked dead but then came back in the spring. Hope springs eternal.<BR/><BR/>And oh yea - we're not moving ever again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-92170232127098070062007-10-04T08:06:00.000-04:002007-10-04T08:06:00.000-04:00hey christa! this looks fabulous! nice work! do y...hey christa! this looks fabulous! nice work! do you mind if I ask what kind of boards you bought? I'm planning to build 3 of these myself and I'm curious if you chose cedar or something more affordable.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04119471756261855850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-41682914918114022602007-10-04T00:45:00.000-04:002007-10-04T00:45:00.000-04:00All your hard work paid off and it doesn't look li...All your hard work paid off and it doesn't look like a grave anymore.<BR/> <BR/>Congratulations on your beautiful new raised bed.<BR/><BR/>I hope all your plants make it. And you grow many more in the future.<BR/><BR/>Now go have a glass of wine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-49181259209067900802007-10-03T22:56:00.000-04:002007-10-03T22:56:00.000-04:00that is a lot of work. Wait and see if the grapevi...that is a lot of work. Wait and see if the grapevine comes back in the spring. I don't know much about grapes, but some varieties are incredibly tough. Even if it looks like a stick, just wait 'til spring to see if it is ok.Muumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181825725581583635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21012673.post-7870971746675279112007-10-03T22:49:00.000-04:002007-10-03T22:49:00.000-04:00I'm impressed, and I do hope that at least some of...I'm impressed, and I do hope that at least some of your plants will survive. I've been wanting raised beds in my own garden for the longest time, but I just can't face the idea of doing it. Someday (when I get rich!) I'm going to pay to have it done.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.com