Showing posts with label raised beds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label raised beds. Show all posts

Thursday, June 02, 2022

,

Easy to build raised garden beds | On The Creek Blog // www.onthecreekblog.com
These raised garden beds are super easy to create & look stunning.

I decided to return to the raised garden beds for my gardening adventures this year.

This will be my 6th gardening season & I've used raised garden beds for all but 2 years.

Honestly, I prefer an actual tilled garden over raised beds.  The 2 years we did a tilled garden were amazing.  It turns out we have great soil & our plants did very well.

With it being just me this year, I had to return to the basics.  Raised garden beds are a lot easier to take care of.  I don't have the time or energy to maintain a large garden this year.  The raised beds will still allow me to keep a garden but on a much smaller scale.  I absolutely love gardening, but I didn't want to get too overwhelmed this year.

So here are the details on the raised garden beds my dad made.

My dad made a raised garden bed for my mom's zinnias a couple years ago & I absolutely loved it.  He just took some scrap wood leftover from a project they were doing, but I thought it was so simple & so great.

Friday, March 04, 2022

,

Hey there, Besties! 🌟 


Guess what? This weekend, I stumbled upon something so charming it nearly made my heart skip a beat – a darling raised garden bed just for Braxton! Now, before we dive into this garden of delights, let's chat about my Saturday night ritual.


So, every Saturday, while Braxton's off having a blast at Grammy & Grumpy's, I indulge in a little "me" time. Picture this: a steamy hot bath, my favorite calming bubble bath, and a dash of melatonin to whisk me off to dreamland – well, after I cozy up on the couch for a non-cartoon binge. (Though, I'll admit, Shrek and Tangled have made a cameo or two on these solo nights!)

Kids Raised Garden Bed | On The Creek Blog // www.onthecreekblog.com


Come Sunday morning, I'm up at the crack of dawn, ready to take on the world – or at least Walmart. There's something magical about wandering through those almost empty aisles early in the morning, isn't there? It's like the world's your oyster; every aisle is a new adventure. And who knew? Walmart at dawn has become my latest passion project.


Now, let's get to the heart of the story—the super cute raised garden bed that serendipity placed in my path in the garden section while I was on the hunt for seed-starting supplies. With a price tag under $50, it was a no-brainer. I mean, I'd been dreaming up ways to introduce Braxton to the joys of gardening, and this little gem was the perfect start. Simplicity is my new mantra, after all.


Kids Raised Garden Bed | On The Creek Blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

Constructed with love by my dad and Braxton, this garden bed wasn't just easy to assemble – it came with a chalkboard side! Can you imagine the fun? And though it's just 2ft tall, it's the cutest addition to our garden adventures. Braxton's already planning a floral extravaganza for this summer, and I'm here for it!


For those who've caught the gardening bug, I've scoured Amazon and found a couple of similar gems that could also spark that creative flair in your little gardeners.


I've probably said this more times than I can count, but I am absolutely buzzing for summer and all the gardening escapades it brings. It's moments like these – simple, joyous, and shared with loved ones – that truly make life a beautiful DIY project, don't you think? Here's to creating more of these moments, one garden bed at a time. 🌱✨

Kids Raised Garden Bed | On The Creek Blog // www.onthecreekblog.com


Sending all the sunshine and inspiration your way,

Tiff 🌼


P.S. Eager to get your hands on one of these adorable garden beds for your little gardener? I've linked a couple of my finds below. Happy gardening, besties!



1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

,
DIY raised garden beds using salvaged materials | On The Creek Blog

I'm all about using what you have to create new things.

These DIY raised garden beds utilize that philosophy perfectly.  They're made from materials salvaged during our home remodel.


With minimal tools & absolutely no cutting, they are the perfect beginner project!



On the Creek blog is proud to be a part of the T&J Maintenance family - turning houses into homes.