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Post  TSHRED on 1/6/2015, 4:41 pm

1,500 pounds of block and the pedestals are built. Whew! 
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Post  sanderson on 1/6/2015, 5:22 pm

Boy, you went all out. Your original plans have really evolved/morphed!
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Post  audrey.jeanne.roberts on 1/6/2015, 5:24 pm

They definitely won't get termites, LOL! And if they did, I sure don't want to see their teeth Shocked
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Post  sanderson on 1/6/2015, 5:31 pm

Jaws!
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Post  TSHRED on 1/6/2015, 5:40 pm

@sanderson wrote:Boy, you went all out.  Your original plans have really evolved/morphed!

I've been a bit obsessed I will admit. Lol.  thinking
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Post  TSHRED on 1/6/2015, 7:52 pm

Each pedestal is about 16 x 16 inches so that comes to 32"x32" total surface area support for each bed. I'm going to get some pretty thick plywood for the bottom. 

The frame is 2x8 lumber with a 2x4 cap plus 2x2 and 2x4 nailers screwed along the inside bottom to the walls for added floor attach points.

Got get back out there!

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Post  Turan on 1/7/2015, 1:21 pm

These are going to be pretty amazing and wonderful for creaky backs.

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Post  TSHRED on 1/7/2015, 7:32 pm

The beds are coming along!

I used 3/4" plywood. Strong...real strong.

They don't waver or rock. They sit on the blocks real nice.

okay

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Post  AtlantaMarie on 1/7/2015, 8:26 pm

Those really look great, TShred!  Keep the pix coming!  Can't wait to see them filled...
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Post  AtlantaMarie on 1/7/2015, 8:51 pm

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I wonder if TShred will join us in the nighttime slug hunting festivals?

TShred - the dress code is slippers, bathrobe, & a flashlight (preferably one you wear on your head).  You have to go out at midnight or thereabouts and have your honey threaten to lock you out...

(Gardening IS addictive, isn't it...?)   who?me?
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Post  TSHRED on 1/7/2015, 9:26 pm

@AtlantaMarie wrote:Those really look great, TShred!  Keep the pix coming!  Can't wait to see them filled...


thanks
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Post  TSHRED on 1/7/2015, 9:30 pm

@AtlantaMarie wrote:Beds are taking shape now 43549


I wonder if TShred will join us in the nighttime slug hunting festivals?

TShred - the dress code is slippers, bathrobe, & a flashlight (preferably one you wear on your head).  You have to go out at midnight or thereabouts and have your honey threaten to lock you out...

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Lol.

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Post  sanderson on 1/8/2015, 1:17 am

Marie,  He thinks you are kidding!  lol!

TShred,  If you don't have a Honey, or they join in with you, a snoopy neighbor will do. geek
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Post  sanderson on 1/8/2015, 1:30 am

@AtlantaMarie wrote:Those really look great, TShred!  Keep the pix coming!  Can't wait to see them filled...

+1 (means "I agree")

Tshred,  Do you remember writing this?  "I really wanted to just break up the existing sandy soil and amend it with some compost then top it off with a good mix."  You've come a long way in such a short time.  Your boxes will impress anyone who sees them.
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Post  AtlantaMarie on 1/8/2015, 7:13 am

Yeah, I noticed that...  boy, is HE in for a surprise!

But maybe he won't have such a problem since he'll have the pedestals...  (At least he can hope... lol)
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Post  has55 on 1/8/2015, 8:33 am

@AtlantaMarie wrote:Those really look great, TShred!  Keep the pix coming!  Can't wait to see them filled...
+1. impressive! Very Happy
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Post  TSHRED on 1/8/2015, 8:46 am

@sanderson wrote:
@AtlantaMarie wrote:Those really look great, TShred!  Keep the pix coming!  Can't wait to see them filled...

+1 (means "I agree")

Tshred,  Do you remember writing this?  "I really wanted to just break up the existing sandy soil and amend it with some compost then top it off with a good mix."  You've come a long way in such a short time.  Your boxes will impress anyone who sees them.


Yes I do!

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I want to mount my tomato net supports on the north edge (right side in pic). I left that wall flat (capping moved over) on purpose. The tomato plants will be about 6 inches or more away from the net.
Will I have an issue trying to train them over to the net?
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Post  llama momma on 1/8/2015, 10:40 am

I used cut strips of panty hose. Cut strips horizontally from the legs. Very economical. Tie several strips from short young plants and train them over and attach to the net. I tightened it up almost every day and they moved right over.  Gave support on windy days too.
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Post  camprn on 1/8/2015, 6:26 pm

That should be fine TSHRED. I use the Florida Weave method of support for most of my tomato plants.

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Post  TSHRED on 1/8/2015, 8:07 pm

Okay...I got a bit carried away today. I probably spent too much but it's a one time shot plus I will have a real nice blend for other potted plants.
Tomorrow I'm heading out to get a few cu ft of mushroom compost to mix in also at a mushroom farm in Escondido, CA.

I'm not getting the peat moss because these pre-made blends have it built in plus forest compost. 

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Post  TSHRED on 1/8/2015, 8:49 pm

@TSHRED wrote:Okay...I got a bit carried away today. I probably spent too much but it's a one time shot plus I will have a real nice blend for other potted plants.
Tomorrow I'm heading out to get a few cu ft of mushroom compost to mix in also at a mushroom farm in Escondido, CA.

I'm not getting the peat moss because these pre-made blends have it built in plus forest compost. 

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Or maybe I won't get the mushroom compost.

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Post  walshevak on 1/8/2015, 9:03 pm

@TSHRED wrote:Okay...I got a bit carried away today. I probably spent too much but it's a one time shot plus I will have a real nice blend for other potted plants.
Tomorrow I'm heading out to get a few cu ft of mushroom compost to mix in also at a mushroom farm in Escondido, CA.

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Welcome to the addiction.   Very Happy  Been there, done that, have the gardens.

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Post  TSHRED on 1/8/2015, 11:27 pm

@walshevak wrote:
@TSHRED wrote:Okay...I got a bit carried away today. I probably spent too much but it's a one time shot plus I will have a real nice blend for other potted plants.
Tomorrow I'm heading out to get a few cu ft of mushroom compost to mix in also at a mushroom farm in Escondido, CA.

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Welcome to the addiction.   Very Happy  Been there, done that, have the gardens.

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Post  sanderson on 1/9/2015, 2:02 am

Tshred, Great photo of your scores! The only thing missing is some bagged chicken or cow manure. (It's really cheap, less than $2 per bag.) I think the consistency of EcoScraps is too heavy without peat moss. This is my suggested recipe if you think the MG and FF have peat moss and humus in them. Take a bucket worth of mixed compost and a bucket worth of vermiculite, and add, say, a minimum of half a bucket of fluffed peat moss. There after, the only thing you will be adding at planting time, and during the growing season as top dressing, will be mixed compost. PS: The MG looks interesting as a sea source.

What say the rest of you gardeners about my suggestions?
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