No Build Square Foot Raised Bed Garden – Third Year and Growing Strong
John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to Rick and Karin’s place to share with you the No-Build Square Foot Raised Bed Garden. In this episode, you will learn how Rick and Karin have progressively expanded their garden by building out a new raised bed each year for the first and second year. For the third year, they decided to do a no-build raised bed garden. In this video learn more about this zero construction garden and how you can make one too.
25 Responses to No Build Square Foot Raised Bed Garden – Third Year and Growing Strong
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great video, lovely garden. didn’t the black mortar mixing tub just create more heat for the seedlings though?
ConcernedMushroom
September 28, 2012 at 3:57 pm
I found that you can get pre-assembled garden beds from certain company’s for free. I got from a glass company a crate that they recieved glass shipments in and had set to the side of the building. I just went in and asked if I could have it and the boss guy gladly gave it to me to get rid of it.
I’ve gotten 2 so far this way and the grate lids are with it so I can make more if needed.
GHumpty1965
September 28, 2012 at 4:07 pm
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80Matthias80
September 28, 2012 at 4:24 pm
It’s cool but doesn’t help me in gopher territory.
serenitylost1
September 28, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Wonderful job on making a backyard functional!….
Autumnprepper
September 28, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Why do the leaves on my pepper plants always get dry and curl up?
healingbyGod
September 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Great videos. Thanks for the help!
wwwhank
September 28, 2012 at 5:00 pm
John, did you know that you are on smosh’s Internet for Dummys!
Dalektardis123
September 28, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Thanks much.
justgivemethetruth
September 28, 2012 at 6:46 pm
I have many videos that answer many common garden questions. I would encourage all my viewers to SEARCH my youtube channel for answers by using the search box on my channel page. In this case, the single stemming video can be found at
watch?v=jc6_ATF4lp4
growingyourgreens
September 28, 2012 at 7:13 pm
I want to let you know about a front yard and a school gardening contest that square foot gardening is having – see their web site for info. Prizes total $650 and $750. You have a beautiful garden in your front yard!!!
videosrfunfunfun
September 28, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Thanks for the update! Where can I buy coarse vermiculite at a good price? What kind of camera do you use? I love the great sound. I can always hear you on your videos and I love the closeups and all the teaching too. I’m building a wheelchair accessible garden with 24″ high beds. We are doing lots of planning and it will be a dream come true for my best friend!
videosrfunfunfun
September 28, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Can you let us know what is “single stemming” your tomatoes? Thanks for another interesting video.
-Bruce
justgivemethetruth
September 28, 2012 at 8:03 pm
John, your body looks so trim, strong and healthy. You are your own best advertisement for your gardening and raw food diet!
GwynsGarden
September 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Hi John! I know this question is completely out of the subject, but how old are you?
I’m curious, because I never seen a person’s skin look so good. 🙂
Danxym
September 28, 2012 at 8:19 pm
We converted our back yard to all raised beds and great veggies. This is our third year too. Just one thing John, probably others have recommended it also, and I know you are not getting paid to do this and I’m sure most of us super appreciate this videos…..but could you invest in a wireless mic to record your videos as we miss some of what you say when you turn your head or walk too far from the camera.
newheart1225
September 28, 2012 at 9:17 pm
What was that root dip called?
DW2000Live
September 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Thank you so much for your videos. I have been watching for about year now and just have learned soooo much. We dug up our front yard last year and put fruit trees in last month. I just made up two new no dig no build garden beds using some of your methods. Keep sharing and I’ll keep watching♥
PositivelyHealthy
September 28, 2012 at 10:36 pm
almost forgot trying arichoke for the first time,the plants are 4+ dollars so im goin with seed,.
note to all… if it has a thick husk you can stimulate by scuffing in a matchbook lined w/sandpaper for 40 to 90 seconds before planting this give it a head start, you will see a better sprout %..
85gpzman
September 28, 2012 at 11:04 pm
ive got 4 to 6 more raised beds to build for the main vegi area but gonna have to search for good palat matirial.
this weeks buisey whew,
corns bein finiky to sprout ??
ps my zip is 97603
85gpzman
September 28, 2012 at 11:52 pm
great follow up john… keep the knowledge growing…
i put in my last greenhouse post today, gonna frame it with reclaimed 2 x6 i got for free.
13x 19
got arugula ,mesclun mix goin from seed,3 inches on mesclun i think i need to separate it but its so wimpy fragile im afraid it will fall over and poop out?
i have bell peppers ive kept in all winter for fun, they have produced 2.5 inch tasty peppers all winter long and now demand to be put outside.
85gpzman
September 28, 2012 at 11:56 pm
this video has a happy feeling
nottinmatterz2day
September 29, 2012 at 12:53 am
You motivate me John! I’m gunna have to make a video today! 😀
christopher thomas
September 29, 2012 at 1:17 am
Quote: The weather here in spring time has been extraordinary hot … *me jealous* Belgium moved to the rain forest on the north pole or something. Well, at least the shallots seem to like this weather and the Wisteria is flowering like mad.
PLEASE send us some sun 🙂
Gehenna71
September 29, 2012 at 2:16 am
This is my favorite kind of video. DIY/low cost solutions to gardening. Not everyone has the time, energy, or money to build big raised beds and buy shade cloth etc. My solution to poor soil was to mix compost, topsoil, and sand to my garden beds and then cover with straw to prevent runoff and keep moisture. I plant cool weather plants in the shady parts of my house and heat loving plants in direct light. I also direct seed tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc.
nerdmom920
September 29, 2012 at 2:36 am