Just had an idea I can't afford, nor have the ability... But you guys do if interested to... What if you used the self watering bucket method in the bed, then use pipe connected to the drain hose under the fabric below the dirt, to aim geothermal heat either inward during winter, even under a greenhouse top... towards the bed or... twist away from the bed to cool... Just an idea! 🌻💯😀👍🌱🐝🌷🦋🌾
Sometimes it's wonderful to get lost in the internet. Set out to see how to get rid of bindweed in lawns, ended up learning about portable power stations and solar panels :) great video! And love the accent! Irish here ;)
I've now got the Composting Masterclass book on Kindle. And it certainly is a masterclass. I've never seen such detail! As an engineer I want to know all about why as well as how, and the book gives me this better than anything else I have read. It is now my go-to reference on soil science and composting. I'm an author myself (12 books) and know the months and years of effort that it takes to write and publish, which shows just how Composting Masterclass is a real bargain. Well done and thank you, Tony!
Stepped on the safety glass earlier in the build and didnt have a spare and had not filmed the cutting of the steel. but your right its stupid doing it without them
I really like those beds and being that they are reinforced by lumber...I know they are sturdy. I will have to order your new book too Tony. Congratulations!
I know I had for the first one, put them on the floor and stepped back onto them but I had not filmed the section for cutting the steel. I have a new pair ordered but your right safety first
Congrats on your new book! I just used some of your videos to plant potatoes in ground and in pits. Fingers crossed! What did you cut the tin with? These look like something I could do, but I will need to get something to cut metal. All I have is a grinder.
@@simplifygardening his have the wood on the inside which I thought was a pretty poor idea, when I was watching I thought he should have used the wood on the outside.
Hi Tony, That`s a great piece of tech! So many people struggle with DIY projects on their veg plots due to having no power. Nothing worse than having a cordless drill that`s gone flat! And you wont believe me , but i made a raised veg bed yesterday myself. And will be finishing off the positioning and filling in over the next few days! Great work again & i look forward to seeing your beds full of tasty veg. Shaun.
@@simplifygardening keep an eye out for my video im uploading tonight, as i am mentioning your raised beds and your portable power supply, and telling people to take a look!
Did the same but used composite decking. Look very professional and classy. Laid down some fiber mesh that you use for perimeter drains that stop soil from coming through but allow water to drain through. The only downside to making these is once your family, friends and neighbors see them they will all be asking you to make them some. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard…”If I buy the materials will you build me some?”
the only thing id add is reinforcement strapping at the corners, theres over 2 ton of soil when those beds are full, our beds are inch and 3 quarter thick timber and we used structural 6 inch screws, but the decking is thinner and shear strength of screws is less than nails.also if you keep the bottom timber off the ground by half an inch its less liable to rot.
we have exactly this design of raised beds, because we got a grant for our community garden we used accoya wood, expensive but suitable for organic gardens and guaranteed for 50 years outside. the beds are 8 ft by 4 ft by 2ft high for eldelry and wheelchair users. the only drawback is they tend to drain very quickly so you may need to water in hot spells. no more bending over, and the capping is 6 inch wide so you can sit on the edge to do the weeding!
@@DrRock2009 its lovely stuff, but hard as oak, i went through a lot of recharges on my cordless drills as all the screws had to be predrilled to prevent splitting. can be painted and is long lasting as it doesnt expand and contract like regular wood so paint is more stable. enjoy your new greenhouse!
Jen the tin is bolted to each frame, so effectively there is 4 panels 4 screws for each corner so effectively 16 screws removed and it comes apart into 4 separate panel's with the tin still attached
Do the beds need to be so deep? I just don't have the enormous amount of soil it takes to build one of these. I mostly garden in bags but I would love to have a few of these beds. Would 1 foot deep be deep enough?
Tony this was a great video, that how I'm building my raised beds but with 4 x 2 as I have a timber recycling centre near me. They take excess and over orders from construction industry so its mostly new and treated. Using it for my greenhouse too. Is the simplify 33 promotion still available at Oatlands Gardens?
If I had seen this before I had my expensive fir plank planter built last year I would have used this! But simple, I don’t think so, unless you are handy person.
Wow,that tech looks great,I could see me using it loads but only to save money by not using electric from the house,as my garden is attached to the bungalow,well surrounding it.but I think solar is amazing,only have some solar flood lights for taking the dog out tbh. But I wish I could have some solar panels and use the energy from them,tbh tho wouldn't know where to start. Job for anothr year,let me work out the growing and compositing first.
My beds are old and depleted, down about 5 or 6 inches. Do I have to take everything out or can I put all the layers right on top. I am older, alone, 77, so need to keep it as physically simple as possible.
Hi Tony, I’ve just started watching this video and was wondering is that was corrugated aluminium /metal? I am concerned about metal and plastic leaching in soil and food planted. Is there any other healthier option? Many thanks. I really like your videos
Thanks for sharing your design for the metal beds. I wonder if you have used these in the past and learned how long the steel will last before it rusts out?
Yes Roy. I used them on the first one, put them on the floor and stepped back onto them and crushed them, being plastic that was the end and I hadnt filmed cutting the steel, so i took the chance on finishing it
Here in the U.S. landscape lumber is cheapest. Close to 4x4 size 8 feet long $5.50 each. More like 3x4 . Rounded on 2 side's flat on 2 side's. Made for going in dirt. ( )
My Dad used to say "I cheap man pays double". They're not cheap upfront but overtime probably the most economical way to go !! Excellent video Tony Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🌱🌱
@@simplifygardening Yes, they do look easy enough! It's the compost to fill the bed that is the issue. It's through the roof here! And I mean it went for $18 a CY to $60+ a CY. And the $18 was 2020 prices! In 2019 I could get all I needed for the year, for around 60 bucks. Not any more! My last round was almost 400 bucks and I'm still shy a bit. I am making my own, here at home. But, the amount I need to start fresh new beds..shoooo! It's going to take a while.
@@k.p.1139 Thats why everyone needs a copy of my book composting masterclass. I produce about 10 ton a year and about to step that up. Dont be held captive by the raising prices
I think why people say don't use treated timber is because creosote was/is the best treatment for timber, but many of the newr gardeners think it's all treated timber. I have used treated timber that was 50+ years old when I dismantled an old shed roof, 20 years later it starting to show its age but has never affected any fruit and veg I had in the bed and now it filled with flowers and they don't seem to be affected at all I also have raised beds with old corigated iron and 2x2 stakes to hold them in place and they are 20 years holding in the soil but after 50+ years since production been on 2 shed roofs and now raised beds they will finally be heading to the skip this winter being replaced with new tin
Nice, but....huge. How much soil did that take to fill? I live on a rocky mountain top, and have to purchase soil😔. I think I could make a smaller using pallets, though. Thanks for the inspiration. Your friend on the mountain 🏔️.
i'm not a fan of capping raised beds, tony. i tried it once when i had an allotment. slugs and snails loved the shade underneath...........................brian
Another option would be to buy a110ah deep cycle battery and an 2kw inverter and a solar panel for about £400 all in and use quick chargers like what makita do.
@@simplifygardening That ecoflow delta power station is awesome but eye-wateringly expensive. If I could afford one I would consider one. How many amp hours is it equivalent to because a 110ah 12v battery weight over 20 kilos. It would give an idea on how long it would last. I have turned my garden into an allotment garden and have included a potatory based on what you did. I can't post pictures here so I can't send you the images but would have liked your opinion. It's been a lot of work digging and prepping the ground to get it level and removing tree roots and rocks but it's getting there.
At a grand plus i make no wonder your happy they sent you one. Come on, gardeners are sposed to be resourceful. And cheap! Remember your channel is called simplyfi gardening. Nice product tho I can't fault that, or your raised beds.
Should have known better, didn't need to look too far for a plan for the raised carrot bed, and I couldn't justify the power pack as I've built a variety of all those tools driven by 18V Dewalt batteries if they're not man enough Dewalt have a new battery so I could get that past the Wife
You get what you pay for Tom. don't forget it has a huge array of uses not just in the garden. Liz Zorab used hers to mow a field where is had no power
So let me get this straight. You have NO IDEA I'm about to do this. You have no idea I already have the materials, purchased in advance last year in case I couldn't get it this year. And then you MAKE A VIDEO about how to do this. Did your vertigo episode transfer some psychic ability to you? Thabk you. Let me guess. You're going to do a video on wicking beds next too
That would be my question also. A cubic yard of soil is 4'x8'x10"s. That's 2 cubic yards of soil to fill just 1 of those beds. I've watched numerous video's on this subject, but would be nice to see a video on how you will fill yours, with what, and why. They look wonderfull, and almost "One and Done". Even if they last just 10-15 years, amortized out, way inexpensive. Might warrant using the modern recycled plastic decking instead of wood. That would easily last for generations. I'm not a proponent of using plastic, unless it saves more of our natural resources. in doing so. Tony's great grandchildren would still be using them. TYFS Tony
I used to like watching you, but since you've "made it" you're all about sponsor video's and pushing your book. You tubers always change when they get sponsorship.
Terry I am sorry you feel that way, it’s about recovering costs some of the videos I make cost hundreds of pounds that has to be paid for so that you can enjoy the content for free. I have given 12 years of my life providing FREE content to my viewers and the last year of it writing the book of course I am going to promote it. RU-vid is a business not a hobby
Very nice beds tony. Seen a couple guys build that style and they look great and would last a long time. I might steal that design for my new beds on the plot. That ecoflow power unit looks great.
