This New Raised Bed Design Will DOUBLE Your Garden Harvest!

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In this video, I share a brilliant new way to grow a vegetable garden without taking up additional space in your yard! These new raised bed gardens can fit in nearly any footprint, allowing you to grow more food than you ever thought possible in any yard. This new raised bed design will double your garden harvest!
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0:00 Intro To Raised Bed Gardening
2:15 My New Raised Bed Garden Kits
4:17 My Current Garden Layout
5:19 Why I'm Redesigning My Garden
9:10 My Brilliant New Garden Design
14:25 Adventures With Dale
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@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

If you enjoyed this video, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 Intro To Raised Bed Gardening 2:15 My New Raised Bed Garden Kits 4:17 My Current Garden Layout 5:19 Why I'm Redesigning My Garden 9:10 My Brilliant New Garden Design 14:25 Adventures With Dale

@cindywarren5939 2 ай бұрын

Where is the name of the kits?

@therantman879 2 ай бұрын

I have a question about growing squash, cucumbers, and melons? How the heck do I stop powdery mildew? It seems completely unavoidable in my yard. Everything starts beautiful then right around time for fruit production boom powdery mildew! I try to avoid watering it still happens. Neem oil helps but it's impossible to stay on top of even with that. Does the peroxide mix help?

@reebertJunkman 2 ай бұрын

What did you use for your walkways. There a lot of options out there and weights of weed barrier. What’s lasted best for you. I’m looking at a 8oz non woven but it’s like $315. Thoughts ???? Subscribed and love your videos they’re really on the mark.

@azukib9670 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get the raised beds and the weed barrier?

@jimriley9697 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that your not a sellout, and haven't loaded your video with ads etc. good job, not many left like you.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

If you're referring to sponsorships, I try to avoid them, because they pay you to say something whether you believe it or not. I do use affiliate links, but they allow you to be objective and I try to only recommend things I use personally.

@pakbowl420 2 ай бұрын

There's another channel that I won't mention, but its sounds like "hectic gardening," that use to allow products to be mentioned and was all for helping the viewers especial for those who can't afford the expensive stuff and for beginners. Sometimes viewers would find a product that would be useful and inexpensive and mention it in the comments. But now that that channel sells it's own products they frown on that idea and will block you if you mention any other brand. It's just sad to see that helping out a fellow gardener has taken a back seat over profit. To me I would like it if they would offer their brand but also mention or allow others to mention other options if you can't afford their brand. I continue to watch that channel and they do a great job but it's sad that things have changed.

@catherineward4740 2 ай бұрын

My husband and I pick up old cattle tubs…farmers put water in them for their cattle. We cut them length wise put large holes in the bottom of one of them. They don’t look pretty, but it works for us!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

@@pakbowl420 I think I can explain that. In the beginning, everyone that starts a KZfaq channel is on their own. Sometimes, they explode, and it becomes too much for a person to handle, so they hire people to help. When you're on your own, you can get by doing whatever, but once you have a team, now you have people you have to give a regular paycheck to, so you need a guaranteed income stream to pay them. Gardening is extremely seasonal. It's like owning an ice cream stand. You have 4 good months, and the rest of the year doesn't do much, so you're under incredible pressure to drive enough revenue to pay your workers. If you miss, you'll have to fire people. Once it becomes a business, the rules change. I don't have any employees. I do this all my own, so I have the flexibility to do whatever I want, but if I ever had to hire someone to help, it would force me to change. It's a consequence of being an employer.

@terigeorge5545 2 ай бұрын

I am in Phx AZ, on a fairly small lot with 20 fruits trees and which I keep below 8’, & I planted sweet potatoes in the tree wells the 1st yr but then the tree roots became too dense so now I grow the sweet pots in grow bags. The vines grow out and reduce the temp of the soil so the trees don’t get stressed, win win. Except that the vines hide any diamondback snakes that manage to get by all my snake-proof systems😱😬

@debbiericker8223 2 ай бұрын

Be prepared for the tree roots to grow upwards into the raised beds. It happened to me. I even had roots from trees 35 feet away to grow up into large potted plants through the 1"drainage holes in the bottoms of the pots.

@shake_shells11 2 ай бұрын

I’m old and I switched to taller, cart style raise bed. So much nicer for my back and knees.

@russbowman6801 2 ай бұрын

Me too. Mine is made of 2x4's on top of cement blocks, grow bags, planters, or home made lined and vented wood boxes. I tried using scrap vinyl under the cement blocks, but weeds between rows is a problem. So, I will spend the money to put in good heavy duty landscaping cloth from growing solutions. That will eliminate weeds from around the raised garden. Next year I might afford a drip garden system once the design is finalized.

@darceyschultz2370 2 ай бұрын

I have 4 raised beds 2x4x6ft from Amazon only around $120.00per bed I used branches and leaves to fill them then soil I had a cement patio I wasn't using so I put my beds on that worked out great. But I was losing soil underneath so I'm doing on ground with a weaved cloth to keep weeds from coming up. Saw the ones on livinging Tradtions u tube channel great idea using next time. Happy Gardening everyone

@katiem9644 2 ай бұрын

I did the same. I can even work the beds while sitting in my golf cart. Game changer for me.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

The 6x3 model comes in 18 inch height. That's fairly tall. Any taller than 24 inches and you start having issues reaching the plants. I can't imagine growing an indeterminate tomato in a 36 inch tall raised bed. I'd need a ladder to harvest 😂

@lindysmallwood2039 2 ай бұрын

You don’t grow indeterminate produce in those beds. Lol

@sandrajohnston9745 2 ай бұрын

The higher beds have been a game changer for me. I am going on 77 and have a bad back and knees. The high raised beds allow me to garden for much longer periods of time.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding! My 8 inch beds do require a lot of bending.

@lauragroshans2716 2 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to see these beds later in the summer! Please do an update

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I definitely will. I'm in the process of mass-planting my tomatoes and peppers, but I'll get around to these beds in a few weeks.

@ForGoodnesSake 2 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a video on your tomatoes and peppers, as I too live in a very hot, humid climate. Our temps are upper 90's to 110° off the gulf of Mexico at least 9 months out of the year. I bought 3 of these raised beds and was planning on cross planting onions and garlic with the tomatoes.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

@@ForGoodnesSake I would recommend you watch this, because it will actually fix your problem: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbVdiJSovq2-aIU.htmlsi=GIuVpgcAtNJAfcKX And my video a week or two ago explaining how I grow my tomatoes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNqkbLCauNfGgI0.htmlsi=ZdquWA43_bmhUzLv

@ForGoodnesSake Ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener Thank you! 😊

@DeepSouthBama56 2 ай бұрын

You will find that over time those trees will send up roots into your raised beds, because that is exactly what happened to mine.

@janetk3611 2 ай бұрын

Mine too. I am trying again, with heavy weed fabric underneath. Hope that keeps the tree roots out.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I'm planning on lining the bottoms.

@vesc1389 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener you might want to add that to the video. Was my concern and I see several have beat me to it. One of the arguments for keeping compost off the ground (on a pallet for example) is because roots from nearby trees will marvel at the nutrients, even if the compost only ages for a year. Guessing after 2-3 years that raised bed is full of tree roots.

@maxwang2537 2 ай бұрын

@@vesc1389my experience tells me that will happen unless you have barrier at the bottom of the raised bed that is so strong that the tree roots are unable to penetrate (they are super capable by the way).

@zeemw5422 2 ай бұрын

I agree so much. Once the price of wood got so high the mid priced raised beds are a wonderful investment ❤️

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I still have my Lowe's receipt from 2019 when I built my raised beds. The prices look like a lifetime ago 😢

@killabud80 2 ай бұрын

The honesty about resale value is fantastic. Often overlooked on the interwebs.😅

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I genuinely don't plan on being here forever. They're mowing down every tree in my county, unfortunately. It's maddening. I bought land in a more "remote" area for later in life.

@neatnateable 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener I say plant whatever you want to plant and find future buyers who want to grow food and enjoy trees.

@NihilusTheGreat 2 ай бұрын

@TheMillennialGardener I sure hope you're planting some fruit trees on the new property already, give them a headstart!

@JohnJohn-wr1jo 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately in this day and age most buyers are looking for maintenance free yards. Case in point. Sister had been in her home for over 20 years. First owner. She was the flower and shrub gardener and her husband the vegetable gardener. When they went to move their real estate agent reccomended losing all of the raised beds in the backyard and replace with grass. Hubbie wasn't going for that because it was in June and he wasn't gonna tear it all up. House went on the market and sat until late September after they did what the agent suggested in the first place. Comps in the area were averaging less than 30 days on the market. According to the agent everyone loved the house and yard but were intimidated by the percieved maintenance and upkeep. Most prospective buyers were in their mid 30s to late 40s with young kids who wanted room for their kids to play not a farm as one person told their agent.

@killabud80 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnJohn-wr1jo Sad but true. If they only knew all the work that goes into getting the garden setup in the first place!

@brycelathrop1604 2 ай бұрын

Speaking from experience, those tree roots are going to grow up from under the raised beds and take them over. I have trees about 10 yards from 4 of my raised beds and they get filled up with roots constantly. I have to cut and dig out roots twice a year now. It's a lot of work

@janaeshaffer266 2 ай бұрын

Crap I wondered about this, I have silver maples that came through a pool liner and soil bags that were not needed.

@michelleroland5188 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😉 this is very important and good to know 👍🏽

@teenagardner3623 2 ай бұрын

Coastal SC here 😊. I admire everything you bring to the gardening table. Those raised bed frames look amazing. My concern is putting them ontop tree roots. The tree roots will come up under and suck all the nutrients like in your watermelon plant. I'm living that nightmare currently with my raised beds that are 20' from a tree.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You can line the bottoms. I have plenty of weed barrier lying around. If you're really concerned, you can put a piece of plywood under them.

@teenagardner3623 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener thank you

@mikesgarage394 2 ай бұрын

You must use weed block under them. I had roots from Altheas 3+ feet away fill my 18" deep beds. First year was great, 2nd year nothing but the trees thrived.

@suemcculley7073 2 ай бұрын

I wondered about the tree roots. For a long time I have used wine barrel for container gardening. But in the😢 last few years the roots from my neighbors trees have invaded them. Now mostly unusable. This year I'm putting pots on top of dirt/weed barrier underneath so the wine barrel is now a platform.

@euncieives5738 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what we've been doing the past few years. These beds transport so easily and I can rearrange my garden quickly as well. They're one of my favorite things!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@coastalgarden 17 күн бұрын

I love your garden design! Thank you for sharing it! 😊

@clintwalker7690 2 ай бұрын

I have watched some of your videos. I am older, and it is obvious that you have a passion for growing food. Mother Nature grows plenty every year. I found you on a lettuce search. Inflation does not have to be a personal problem. Inflation is a government problem! Food, is not hard to grow, and what you grow yourself may actually taste better than what you are use to paying for. Keep doing what you do! Even the old folks are watching!

@lauramanion3131 2 ай бұрын

You are SO good with explaining how and why things work the way they do! Many lessons from the watermelon experiment. I will enjoy walking around my yard in the morning to see the new possibilities. Thank you for these very smart ideas!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful!

@justinsherwood4624 2 ай бұрын

I have seen a video where the tree roots have grown up into the raised beds, if it becomes a problem you can always move them later on.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to line the bottoms.

@AjArpopP52 2 ай бұрын

I rent where I live and these raised beds will be amazing for me. I use grow bags but I love the idea of these raised beds. Thank you

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

The nice thing is when it comes time to move, you just unbolt them and take them with you!

@AjArpopP52 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener yes! I like that idea!

@joniboulware1436 Ай бұрын

I love that idea, I think you will end with fruit tree roots in those raised beds. I have a tree about 12 feet from my compost area and those roots get into the bottom couple of inches of the compost piles.

@user-kj2yq7zv7n Ай бұрын

I just harvested some red potatoes I grew adhering strictly to your utube advice. The yield was unbelievable, taste was perfect, and I just wanted to say thanks. You supply a great service

@Earthy-Artist 2 ай бұрын

Not only is your strategically placed metal bed idea a good one for those practical purposes, but it's also aesthetically pleasing as well. Wish those had been available before I made my entire back yard into a garden. Wasn't thinking about 'resale' 🤔.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I really like the look, too! The painted beds are a couple bucks more than the galvanized option, but I think they look so good. I'm a sucker for avocados, and they called the color "avocado," so sign me up 😂

@kgeeplays 2 ай бұрын

The roots of the trees may invade the beds… the previous owners of our house left a compost pile behind the shed, for years it looks like, and the tree on the other side of the fence grew its roots right up into it. We can’t dig it out anymore, we will have to literally cut it out. I think some kind of barrier on the bottom of the bed would be a good idea long term.

@SnRJ23 2 ай бұрын

There are a lot of cool observations and great ideas in this video 👌 Just a word of caution, raised beds near trees tend to get full of tree roots eventually. Be sure to clean them out periodically 👍

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to line the bottoms.

@mikewelling3618 2 ай бұрын

Line the bottoms with what?

@mikewelling3618 2 ай бұрын

Weed barrier?

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

@@mikewelling3618 weed batting or root barrier. You could also use a big piece of plywood with weed matting under it.

@mikewelling3618 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I've never heard of this. Makes total sense. Have a great day my friend

@veronicadoggone5660 2 ай бұрын

I have several metal raised beds and they are super easy to relocate when you want to redesign your garden 👍

@BlackBelgianDog 2 ай бұрын

I made raised bed last spring basically free. I had three pieces of scrapped sectional garage door, about 250cm * 50cm per piece. Cut one of them to two pieces. Bought some corner brackets for few euros and and join the pieces with them so that long edges are 250cm and two half pieces makes width of 125cm. Took less than hour to make, looking nice as parts are painted white with no big dents or scratches. It's made of aluminum, so it will last longer than me.

@jessiesalisbury7044 2 ай бұрын

Hi Antonio , Now you done it! You got my brain to thinking again. I also have been looking at those bins but like you I have raised beds that have a long life in them and I am already 75. I am going to check these bins out. I have baby chickens Ducks guineas a lot and these taller bins would make great brooder pens for starter pens for baby chickens. Thanks Jessie from Arkansas

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

That's an interesting application. They're affordable enough that they can be used for a number of things.

@donnielledonaldson996 2 ай бұрын

i just purchased 3 of the 8x2x1.5 to start my raised bed garden. VERY sturdy and well made for the price.

@francaughlan4424 2 ай бұрын

I have a dozen raised beds 8x4x2 in my yard. Love them!!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@tomscott3 2 ай бұрын

I use pressure treated wood and set 1 rectangle of 2x6s on top of another after treating the insides and bottoms of each with preservative. The top is drilled and toe-nailed into the bottom one. The bottom one has stainless screws partially drilled into the bottom with the heads sitting on pavers flush with the 4 corners (to make mowing easier). I also used plastic edging nailed to the inside to keep the material from coming out the 1-inch air gap at the bottom, after which we lined the entire inside with heavy duty aluminum foil but with 1" excess sticking above the top edge. Filling with compost or other material holds the foil in place. When done, I cut the 4 corners of excess foil, folded flush with the top and caulked all around. This is the *_best_* raised bed solution. Cost is about $50 and life expectancy is about 50 years. One thing caught my ear: the black plastic preventing pests/disease. We have a sick juvenile fig tree and have been looking for empirical data on this. After removing diseased (I'm guessing fungus) foliage and spraying with copper, we will put down the plastic. Very Best Regards, Tom Scott Author ● Speaker ● World's Leading Expert on the Corrupt U.S. Legal System _Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor_ _Our American Injustice System_

@AylaGrassrootGardens 2 ай бұрын

I want to try that watermelon technique ❤

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

It works great, provided the roots have no competition from the trees.

@karricompton 2 ай бұрын

My husband made me two raised beds made of metal and wood. They aren’t too heavy and cheaper than buying things. As soon as I get all my dirt in them, I’ll transplant some of my seedlings. The rest go in the grow bags I bought when you told us about the sale!

@takeshikovax6254 2 ай бұрын

I'm doing something similar (but with mature oak trees, and cheap 2x6 SPF raised beds). In regards to brassicas, the heavy shaded plants bolted a couple weeks later than the ones with a lot of sun, but were much smaller (I can start growing cool season crops in January where I'm at [and some all through winter], and they start bolting around this time). I've seen people say that tree roots eventually grew into their raised beds, so it may be wise to put landscaping fabric under them (though, I didn't, lol). Pole beans, Fava beans, Snow Peas, Arugula, and Cilantro seemed to have tolerated the heavy shade the best, from what I've tried so far.

@tanyaperrin1218 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a book by another YT David the Good called Grocery Row Gardening. I was already planning for a little less chaos than he promotes (just my personality not a fault of his idea)…and if I take his ideas and now yours… and split it down the middle I think it is my dream garden!

@janeodom3671 2 ай бұрын

Our Texas Gulf Coast "soil" is clay/gumbo. In the dry summers it turns into concrete. I've tried amending the soil to no avail. Finally I bought 2 of the 4' x 4' 18' tall metal raised beds from Amazon. The fact that I could fill it with quality soil made it the ideal solution! I filled the bottom 8-10" with sticks, leaves, etc that would eventually break down to feed the soil even more. I had so much success with the 2 beds that I bought 2 more for this growing season. Filling them can be pricey, but it is an investment that will pay off with delicious tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc. Love that you pass on such great gardening advice!

@robo3644 2 ай бұрын

Basically a food forest? Interesting take using the raised beds 👍

@ShaniaJackson2013 Ай бұрын

Great idea about what to plant in areas that don't get much son. I didn't even think of that! I'm in the piedmont area.

@DebRoo11 2 ай бұрын

I made 8 new beds with pressure treated wood and galvanized metal roof panels. Was all exciting till I got 8 yards of dirt delivered and it's taking foreverrrrr to fill them lol 😅

@Marco-nx4hm 2 ай бұрын

Umm, I just completed my 9th raised bed with treated wood and galavanized roof panels...hi twin. I calculated 8 yards of 50/50 topsoil + compost blend for delivery. Did you also use hugelkultur style fill methods...I had a lot of old wood on my property.

@DebRoo11 2 ай бұрын

@@Marco-nx4hm I made two beds that are 8' x 2' x 20" high, 4 beds that are 8' x 4' x 18" high and two beds that are 6' x 4' x 18" high. I would of needed 8 yards BUT i also bought 8 big blocks of coco coir to mix into the top of each bed and I'm taking out my smaller raised beds along the house so reusing that soil as well (I was getting too man mice near the house and not enough full sun and they're falling apart) I just finished filling the bottom half of them all with a sandy top soil mix that had some bigger wood chips mixed in and the top half will be a mix of mushroom compost and top soil (with the coco coir). I know a landscape guy 😉 so I got the soil he had left over in his yard from last fall for very cheap. I was going to put in logs etc. but i don't have access to a pick up atm and honestly I dont know where I'd get enough older wood and logs to make a big difference fir the effort. Luckily 18" turned out to be nice to dump the wheel borrow over the side. (I haven't put the top rails on yet thank goodness). Definitely getting a workout 😂 And man those beds are shiny in the sun. hopefully blind a few birds and squirrels 😂 My rows are 3.5' apart so I'm going to do the cathedral trellis that paw paw ridge made (facebook). I can't wait! Happy Growing!! I think this style bed looks so nice. Well worth the effort ☀ 🌱

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

It's a process. I know it well. When I built my garden expansion back in 2019, it took me all weekend to move 10 cubic yards of soil. Fun times 😂

@DebRoo11 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardeneroh gosh, 10 yards 😅 it's a good thing we love gardening so much! I could feel my neighbors watching me the whole time through the window haha! They travel/vacation a lot, I'll be in my own paradise in the back yard this summer 😉 Thanks for all your videos. They really help a lot

@austin2842 2 ай бұрын

I went in another direction. I currently have corrugated steel beds, and while they are strong, there are some limitations (frustrations with the irregular shape, cost, many metal products deform due to soil pressure, and it's uncertain whether they out-perform well-made wooden beds in the longterm). I've chosen to use rough cut 2x10 tamarack (larch), which is highly resistant to decay. More so than any standard pressure treated wood product. I expect 20 years out of these, at a minimum. They are very strong, won't deform, and because I've sourced the wood directly from a logger in my region, they cost only $65 for a 4x8 foot bed that's 20 inches high.

@QuickPeekNature 2 ай бұрын

Good idea. But be careful. Tree roots will go up in the raised bed and fill it. I had the same thing. Maybe put weed barrier on the bottom of the raised bed.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I was going to line it with something. Either wood chips, weed barrier, layers of cardboard or concrete mesh. I'm not 100% sure yet.

@nildaotero2933 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, great idea. Thanks for sharing

@ncexnyc4466 2 ай бұрын

Self Sufficient Me has a video up on his raised beds. The premium brand, Birdee's he has owned for 12 years is still going strong, while some Chinese rip-offs he bought aren't fairing that well. I purchased the large Vego bed for my wife, and this will be our first season using it once we fill it with logs and branches. These beds you're showing look enticing, but the question is will this be a case of, "You get what you pay for". several years down the line?

@DebRoo11 2 ай бұрын

I saw that video. I think some of the beds were only like 3-5 yrs old and rotting away. Yikes.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I'm fitting these beds in between fruit trees as shown. These are not core beds for my raised bed garden. They're not comparable, because the applications are totally different. Higher cost metal raised beds do not fit for what I do, because they're too small and expensive for my full raised bed garden, but too large to squeeze them in tiny areas. For large raised beds in my core garden, I'd rather have them made out of wood for size and longevity, personally, but I don't mind building them and have the tools to do so. The expensive, metal raised beds are targeted for a specific slice of the market that I don't fit in, personally. But you may, and if it works for you, that's fine.

@marksurber1577 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoy you sharing your gardening knowledge. I’ve bought those raised beds and look forward to adding them to my garden. Thank you for what you do. I’m using your knowledge to make me a better gardener.

@Youareinthemix 2 ай бұрын

Clever, smart. So helpful - THANKS.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@---Cybil--- 2 ай бұрын

I ordered some of these because I wanted to get a few more beds. I had 5 of the expensive metal beds. I got 3 more of these. They are such good quality. My other beds were about $200 each and these are the same quality. Thank you so much for finding these and sharing it with us

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I find it hard to believe that this bed could be equal to a $200 raised bed, but if that's the case, call me flabbergasted. I think that's the first time in my life I've ever typed out that word 😂 I'm really glad you're satisfied with the quality. That makes me happy.

@chafnan2 2 ай бұрын

I suppose that’s the difference between manufacturing in the US vs somewhere in Asia.

@NannyD61 2 ай бұрын

I love this idea and already implemented it. Thank you !

@danielleterry2331 2 ай бұрын

Thank you this is a great idea

@deeproffitt2013 2 ай бұрын

Awesome to see. Thanks for the information!

@user-np6zf7nm1l 2 ай бұрын

I ordered one..the best yet! Thanks

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@TheSwissy4me 2 ай бұрын

Once again I shout THANK YOU. You are one helpful gardener. The effort you put into your own gardening and are willing to share the good and the mistakes is so appreciated. I followed much of your plan last year to get started and had wonderful results. I just installed a retractable hoop house. And have plans on the shade high tunnel, too. On a budget…and your plans are budget friendly. I just ordered two of these raised beds to give them a try. Thank so much❤

@cecedavis9840 2 ай бұрын

I am excited to see you setup these new garden beds.

@Gonzalo_M 2 ай бұрын

What a GREAT idea! 💡 Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 😊 This is opening up so many possibilities! It’s amazing! 🤩 I’m looking forward to see your complete setup! I guess it will be beautiful! 😊

@stephensuter5016 2 ай бұрын

really nice - I've had three of these since last year. in Partial shade now. - you did give me some ideas for herbs, too!

@GardeningFeedingCookingFolk 2 ай бұрын

Khu vườn của bạn thật xinh đẹp ,quý củ và khoa học 👍.

@BearWithTrident 2 ай бұрын

This rules, MG. Thank you very much for all your time and help.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@JustinLibbyInfo 2 ай бұрын

Sharing my experience with using a raised bed next to a tree: the tree roots will punch through any barrier you place at the bottom of the raised bed to seek out the soil and water contained inside. I hope you have better luck, but my result was a raised bed saturated with tree roots by the end of the season.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I will line the bottoms. You can buy barrier that the roots cannot penetrate. There are a lot of root block barriers out there, and you could also put down plywood, which the roots won't grow through.

@user-es1ej4bj2c 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Looking forwards to the results of your shade garden.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Me, too!

@janetgust 2 ай бұрын

Love the idea, I just bought one last year, and I gonna add one again this year. And this is work really great for a really small garden like I have. Hi Dale!❤

@roxannern9393 2 ай бұрын

We purchased a dozen of beds very similar to these also at a great price! They have done wonders to expand our growing area. The brassicas are already in the beds. I really like your idea of planting the annuals in beds under the trees. Some of our peach and pear trees are already producing fruit thanks to an early spring. Thanks for sharing! I always learn something when I watch your videos! So exciting, all of the extra space!!!

@whilethevossisaway 2 ай бұрын

I just put my first raised bed in and looking forward to the results!

@seventhdayissabbath8747 2 ай бұрын

I have been changing out my wood raised beds to the metal raised beds (rectangular not oval) I love them, so easy to assemble and move around.

@garmaldolne679 2 ай бұрын

This is a great educational video. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge ❤❤❤

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

@ViperXSS2 2 ай бұрын

This was fantastic, I ordered some.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sylvia10101 2 ай бұрын

Great video MG! Thank you ! Dale is so playful! 😊👍👍

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Dale loves playing in 3-5 minute bursts. Then, he gets tired and quits 😅

@randomsaltyperson1148 2 ай бұрын

I learn SOOOO MUCH from you!!! Your channel is SOOOO appreciated!!!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that!

@ZafUA 2 ай бұрын

Painting the Mona Lisa! Love your videos. Very useful. Thank you Mr Millennial Engineer.

@hoperssc1504 2 ай бұрын

My two beds just got delivered and then I saw that you posted another video featuring them. I used your Amazon link, so I hope you got credit. Thanks for all your informative gardening info! I definitely soak it all up being a beginner. 👏

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it! I may order a couple more.

@4Grace4Truth 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bonniehairston5827 Ай бұрын

Tree roots will fond the raised bed soil within a year. Competition with only select plants with specific growth habits. Best of luck! Luv watermelon

@KK-FL 2 ай бұрын

Ok this really is a good idea. Thanks for the links!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@MS-de7bb Ай бұрын

Dude you're great I am learning soo much and im a newbie . Thankyou much appreciated

@TheMillennialGardener Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad I can help.

@elizabethgilmon1419 2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you, I’m having to dismantle some raised beds my husband and I built many years ago as they are falling apart. These are just what I need . I’ve been looking , but like you said they are really spendy.

@claudinedecarlisle8647 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant planting strategy and use of space! And huge thanks for acknowledging the outrageous pricing on the beds being promoted on other gardening channels. Thank you for the link.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I don't mean to discourage anyone from buying a premium raised bed. Some of the premium raised beds, if you calculate the cost per square foot (or cubic foot) since they're often larger, wider and deeper, you may be able to get yourself a good deal. Also, if you do want a larger, premium raised bed, I would urge you to buy one from a KZfaq gardening channel and support creators that provide you content you find valuable. My intent with this video was to provide an option for those that are looking to squeeze more out of their small yard, and these smaller, "mid-level" raised beds fit the bill for people like me. I don't think I could replace my large raised bed garden with these because they're not large enough for my purposes, but they're an awesome bridge to grow more food in spaces I was previously "wasting."

@KAREN_FALLS 2 ай бұрын

You absolutely have the best garden channel I’ve ever come across. Thank you so much for all your garden tips and ideas. Newbie Container gardener from S/W Missouri 👍🏼 Dale is a beautiful dog.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad the videos are helpful. Dale says thank you very much 🐶

@jacquiesuper2200 2 ай бұрын

I bought one of these after ur last video. Think I might need more. Thank you

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@AmandaKates57 2 ай бұрын

Before you place your new raised beds, I suggest you lay weed mat underneath, as I’ve found that tree roots will grow up into them. By laying the weed mat it stops/reduces this problem 😊

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I plan on lining the bottoms.

@melody-RN-BSN 2 ай бұрын

So the yard Looks so nice!

@melody-RN-BSN 2 ай бұрын

I just did the same thing today and plan to do more. I cut the nursery pots bottom and put them next to the trees and plant peas and other things.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's coming along. I'm working hard to get it in shape for the season.

@whitneyanderson6050 2 ай бұрын

Omg. This is brilliant. I’m going to order some. Thank you so much. I want to order some for my daughters too. So excited. You are on to something here. People need to get growing asap. Thank you Dale’s dad!!!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it was inspirational! That was my goal 😀

@bettyfox2220 2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

@bigbubba4170 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you so much for your support and generosity! I really appreciate it! ❤

@alicerussell8182 2 ай бұрын

I think you are a very smart man...thanks for explaining possibilities for smart gardening.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

@Nikki_andthecity 2 ай бұрын

Pure genius!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@CardiacCat 2 ай бұрын

I just bought 2 of these style in 6'x3' back in Feb of this year. Got one of them planted already and about to start the next one this week. Mine had two inside rods that connect both sides to keep them from bowing out over time

@jeannamcgregor9967 2 ай бұрын

Using the metal beds has allowed me to expand my growing space, like you, onto soil totally choked with tree roots. It's too shady in summer but the slanting winter light is perfect for many cold weather crops. 💚

@scottroberts5492 2 ай бұрын

Got 6 of the tall ones at the beginning of the year, looking forward to getting some good use out of them. I would have to agree with your assessment 100% of how versatile they are.

@susanramsey9331 2 ай бұрын

Excellent ideas! Thanks so much ❤️

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@kalyns7198 2 ай бұрын

These videos are absolutely instrumental in inspiring me to get gardening, especially on days I don’t feel like it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear it!

@JohnWood-tk1ge 2 ай бұрын

Nice video! I have about all the raised beds I can fit right now. Planted a bunch of potatoes in food grade fifty five gallon barrels. Three different types russet,red Pontiac and Adirondack blues. About all I dare plant outside right now where I live. Plants in the greenhouse are doing great. In about a week I’ll plant lettuce and maybe onions in the raised beds.

@dvssayer5621 2 ай бұрын

Yes!! It is a brilliant idea! I bought one of those beds when you first mentioned them, their every bit as good as my birdies and vegos......and such a great idea to scoot them in between the trees!!! I love it. I have to think about just how, now, but im on it!!! I might need a few more, since they are cheap anyway. Thanks again!oh and that was so funny how you entered the video carrying your new cute beds!! Got me laughing!

@karenwoodall6132 2 ай бұрын

I love Adventures with Dale… on and your videos too.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

Dale is the best boy 🐶

@vickydewick6669 2 ай бұрын

Pool noodles can also be used along the edge to protect your arms

@dennismoore8351 2 ай бұрын

I replaced all 7 oof our wooden raised beds this year. I bought 12 2x4 foot beds and a 2x12 foot bed. Love the doggo.

@hannahadams102 2 ай бұрын

This video was so informative! Thanks so much! I’ll keep this in mind for when I eventually get a house. If you’re looking for video ideas, I’d love to see some recipe videos showing what you cook with your produce, maybe on your second channel if you didn’t want to put it here. I have two community garden plots this season and am wondering what to do with all the veggies 🤣

@stevehunt3954 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always, and very useful insight! Thank you!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@annevanner8209 2 ай бұрын

Great idea! I hope you plan to put solid bottom down or empty them end of season as the tree roots l grow into them.

@Angrysoil 2 ай бұрын

Great idea, maximizing on space is always a plus. As a been there done that situation i strongly recommend lining the beds with fabric. The roots from the nearby trees WILL work their way into the beds depriving what your trying to grow in them of nutrients.

@user-qy7rt4op4i 2 ай бұрын

I ended up buying two new beds for my garden using your amazon address provided. I have several from Vegega and Vego which were expensive. I hope they compare well, but a much better price for these!

@thatonegirl1837 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great idea! DALE!!!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@vinlago 2 ай бұрын

We're south of you and have grown cilantro and parsley, no issues. The parsley has naturalized and comes back year after year. Cilantro must be grown in very early spring or use a variety that resists bolting in warmer climates. Generally herbs do well here in zone 8b if we tuck them up against a group of trees and use pots or a shallow raised bed to provide good drainage and prevent soggy roots.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I grow it every year, and it self-seeds, but cilantro can't be grown past...well, now. It's already gone to seed, and it won't be viable again until the winter out in the sun. The parsley is good now, but it'll suffer come June. My goal is to find a way to grow cilantro into May and parsley year-round.

@miltonwelch8619 2 ай бұрын

I admire your great micro climate innovations.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

I try. It's tough growing where I live. Too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer, too much disease, too many bugs. But, there are solutions if you're willing to find them.

@miltonwelch8619 2 ай бұрын

Fully agreed! I’m continually learning through experimentation.

@heatherrogers3631 2 ай бұрын

bought these metal raised beds this year ... very similar except mine have a support bar across the middle. From reviews I've read of others that do not have the support bar, they do have issues with the sides bulging out from the weight of the soil. Love mine so far. Thanks for your informative videos

@TheMillennialGardener 2 ай бұрын

These are smaller beds, so they don't hold as much soil. The larger beds tend to have them, because they hold back hundreds of pounds of soil.