Metal Garden Beds
Metal Garden Beds offer a fast and easy alternative for constructing raised beds quickly without the typical construction challenges associated with this task. Offering a […]
Raised Bed
New Raised Bed #12 021717
Our largest raised bed (#12) took almost a week to construct and fill with compost. This article contains two tricks for making the job easier. […]
Tunneling for a New Soaker System 100717
The hardest part of installing a new soaker system is adding the new plumbing—especially when you need to tunnel under a driveway. Thankfully, we have […]
Raised Bed Wall Correction 120616
After two years of service, several walls of our raised beds have tilted out of alignment. Repairs are relatively easy if performed surgically—don’t let the […]
Constructing Elevated Planting Beds by John L Butler, Jr. (113016)
When designing these elevated beds, my main goal was ease-of-access, mainly because my wife and I are finding it more and more difficult to crawl […]
Bitter Melon (Ampalaya) Vines
Bitter Melon (ampalaya) vines from three raised beds have completely covered the West trellis, gates, and fence line. Read more about our EDEN adventures on […]
Moringa Oleifera Update (Malunggay)
The baby Moringa Oleifera trees are healthy and growing fast. Nearing two months old, they will soon be ready for transplanting into the front raised […]
Cycling Raised Bed #1
The cover frame (with trellis fabric) has been rolled off the bed and the compost has been topped off and turned. Long Bean seeds will […]
Eight Foot Okra
Currently approaching the end of the growing cycle, we’re harvesting about two pounds of okra daily from the two raised beds in the front yard. […]
The Master Plan 121914
Hard assets are designed for maximum utility and easy maintenance.