Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: My vegie garden plan 22Dec 29, 2009 9:53 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: My vegie garden plan 24Jun 24, 2010 3:35 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 26Jun 24, 2010 5:20 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 27Jun 24, 2010 5:44 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 28Jun 25, 2010 9:19 am Lisa I really wouldn't use treated pine for raised garden beds even though they claim it's inert. I wouldn't take the chance with leaching chemicals. The older the wood the worse the chemicals used to treat (we still sell CCA in Australia although banned in most countries). Don't rely on plastic backing (leaches it's own chemcicals/gases) to protect your soil and veggies either. Seek other alternatives, many organic gardening books offer advice and so do certifying organic companies. Just my opinion/advice so you have a healthier garden and body. Life is; then you tell yourself a story. Re: My vegie garden plan 29Jun 25, 2010 9:37 am +1^^ No CCA treated wood. Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: My vegie garden plan 30Jun 25, 2010 2:29 pm You might be surprised how cheap it is to get a bricky in to build them with cement. I think ours charged about $200 for the equivalent of 3 beds. Also, have you checked scrap yards. Slices of old rainwater tanks in a layout like the olympic rings comes to mind... old bathtubs or maybe even old jarrah wardrobes if you're into shabby chic... old fridges even Re: My vegie garden plan 31Jun 28, 2010 12:33 pm I would check the prices on 200 x 75 redgum sleepers, from both the landscape supplier at the Bridge Inn Rd roundabout, and also at Aumanns. It will last well, the one where I am at the moment is 15+ years old, and the bottom edge of the sleeper is only just starting to show wear. These wouldn't even need to be staked into the ground, once bolted together and full of soil they wont move! With a brother that is an apprentice chippy, he should be able to find some coach bolts to tie it together. 2 high gives you 400mm above ground height, perfect! The cutting of them to size would take the longest out of everything, but I rekon you could knock up a couple in an afternoon over a couple of beers (after the cutting is done). Some people don't have time to do the job right the first time, but seem to have plenty of time to fix their mistakes. Build Thread Re: My vegie garden plan 32Jun 28, 2010 4:29 pm Thanks Richo, I'm going to speak to my brother about it in a few days Brickies really aren't cheap to hire 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 33Jul 01, 2010 12:19 pm I've had a great idea on obtaining recycled wood!! Well providing I can get them into my car that is -ssssh- I will divulge it in time! 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 34Jul 01, 2010 8:57 pm yes please LIsanne. Am having probs finding anyone down here with the corrugated metal veggie gardens. sigh Re: My vegie garden plan 35Jul 01, 2010 10:11 pm kexkez yes please LIsanne. Am having probs finding anyone down here with the corrugated metal veggie gardens. sigh Kexkez, try these guys...http://www.birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/, they deliver-just email and they get back to you pretty quickly with prices.... Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: My vegie garden plan 36Jul 09, 2010 11:02 pm Ok so I've started the construction of my vegie garden beds! (Yes there will be photo's once it's completed!) The size of them are 95cm by 190cm and about 30-40cm high. Now I am wanting to fill them with a layer of hay/or similar, then a layer of composted cow manure and then compost on top - which is the cheapest way to fill two of these? I can buy it all from bunnings in bag's but I'm really not sure if that's best or to get a trailer load or 2 of stuff?? what do people think?? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 37Jul 09, 2010 11:04 pm Call your local garden supply centre- it will work out much cheaper, even including delivery.... Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: My vegie garden plan 38Jul 10, 2010 8:53 pm Deemaree Call your local garden supply centre- it will work out much cheaper, even including delivery.... I reckon you may be right - I will do some maths once I get prices 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: My vegie garden plan 39Jul 10, 2010 8:54 pm Sounds like me-have calculator, will garden! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: My vegie garden plan 40Jul 12, 2010 11:20 am Deemaree Sounds like me-have calculator, will garden! Hehehhehe Ok so I've gone looking at my favourite garden nursery's website (www.baag.com.au) and they have a vegie blend soil mix: Quote: Vegetable Mix 50% Premium Soil, 25% Cow Manure, 25% Certified Organic Compost Vegetable Mix is designed specifically to be used in new vegie & herb gardens. It can also be used in annual and rose beds. USES: · Vegetable and Herb gardens · Annuals and Rose gardens http://www.baag.com.au/?page_id=268 So I am thinking that I might just get that for my vegie garden beds - work out how much I need and then decide if it's worthwhile getting it delivered or getting a trailer load - most likely getting it delivered though as they aren't exactly close by. 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure thanks chippy! here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet. Here is the same back of the wall taken from the other end, behind the steps. As you… 5 2687 Need advice on the backyard plan above. Should I excavate and cut all of the dirt to level with the house slab or semi-excavate as per photo above? Both left and right… 0 25763 I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. 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