Learn to build a raised-bed garden!
Hands-on skills training–Learn how to:
- Lay out boards to create a level working space
- Orient boards based on wood grain to prevent negative effects from warpage
- Safely use a power drill
- Transport materials and tools with proper ergonomics to avoid injury
- Fully assemble a Garden Box Kit from start to finish
Practical education–Learn how to:
- Choose a location and position for your beds to get the most out of your garden
- Prepare the site to ensure beds are level and accessible
- Source soil from local bulk suppliers or landscape centers
Optional: Garden Box Kits
Materials to build a 4 ft × 8 ft × 20 in raised garden bed
- Each kit includes pre-cut #2 prime, pressure-treated, ground-contact lumber and all necessary hardware to assemble a 4 ft × 8 ft × 20 in raised garden bed, offered at cost. Purchase of a kit is not required for workshop attendance.
- Optional workshop materials are available at the workshop for $100 (unless otherwise sponsored). Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.