How to Build a Mini Elevated Raised Bed in 5 Easy Steps – No Construction Experience Needed!

If building a raised bed intimidates you, this video is for you! We’ll show you how to build a mini elevated raised bed in 5 easy steps (no construction experience needed!). This raised bed is a blast to grow your groceries in, no matter if you have a small space or a large space to grow in!
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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro – benefits of an elevated raised bed
00:46 Supplies for the raised bed
2:06 What wood to use for a raised bed?
02:27 Treated vs. untreated wood
02:54 Step 1 – Build the two levels of the raised bed
04:32 Step 2 – Attach the legs
06:06 Step 3 – Attach the bottom
07:24 Step 4 – Drill drainage holes in bottom
08:21 Step 5 – Line the bottom with landscape fabric
09:23 Move the bed into place and get ready to plant!
09:52 See you on the next video!

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11 Replies to “How to Build a Mini Elevated Raised Bed in 5 Easy Steps – No Construction Experience Needed!”

  1. That is really cool! Thanks for the demonstration. I love the idea of growing herbs in an elevated bed. 
    I'd have to put posts inside it to hold up insect netting. I get caterpillars that just decimate parsley overnight! Since the winters here have gotten warmer over the years due to climate change, the pest (and disease) pressure has skyrocketed!

  2. I saw the word "bed" and I thought to myself "the only thing that would fit on that bed is a dwarf" yea, my mom dropped me on my head when I was a child… multiple times as you can see… lol

  3. I actually bought something similar. They’re 2×3 and it was a kit that came with the fitted liner and a detatchable green house. I’m loving them so far! This is my first garden EVER! So I’m super excited! And thank you for all your knowledge. You gave me the guts to do this and because of you my seedlings are doing amazing! Can’t wait to plant them in the beds in about a week. My cold weather plants are already planted in the beds. I’ll be putting a YouTube video about them within the week. But again I couldn’t have done this without you and camera guy!

  4. I think you read my mind I've been planning my new raised area all day I was looking for simplicity and up popped this video thank you great job

  5. One of my favorite beds in your Raised Bed Gardening book too! It looks so good! Great video with easy to follow instructions! Great job! Thank You!

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