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Comment by Laura Guevara on May 18, 2010 at 9:57pm

ok I will look into the cost of the 2 x 12. Thank you for the offer to help and sharing the information.

Comment by Dwight S. on May 18, 2010 at 9:39pm

2x12's is what she used, so she had some depth. Just two 4' pieces and two 12' pieces, with metal brackets to nail the corners together.

Comment by Laura Guevara on May 18, 2010 at 9:34pm

awww really? you are so sweet. I am unemployed right now Dwight and funds are tight. But I will look into getting the lumber. My landlord may have some on his property I can get if he is willing to let it go. Would you recommend 2 x 4's or 2 x 6's?

Comment by Dwight S. on May 18, 2010 at 9:28pm

I have a power saw, I could cut the wood up for you.

Comment by Laura Guevara on May 18, 2010 at 9:20pm

I could do it myself I am sure if I had the tools. As you said its not rocket science. Well, I am hoping to go back to work soon. Then I can just go buy the materials myself and possible have a friend help me. I was just curious if maybe she built them for sale. Thanks anyway.

Comment by Dwight S. on May 18, 2010 at 9:09pm

Laura, regarding the boxes, she only makes them for her own garden. She made four of them or so. She and I did anyway, then she had to rebuild some after a few years due to rot, but that was to be expected. I could try to get instructions from her if you like. I generally remember, but I could see it there's something I missed. It's just a rectangle, with wire spread in the bottom and nailed to the wood. Not rocket science.

Comment by Laura Guevara on May 18, 2010 at 8:56pm

Rachel,
I just wanted to say sorry I missed you this past weekend during the planting at Niles Community Garden. Hope to catch up with you soon. You are doing a wonderful job! Thank you!

Comment by Laura Guevara on May 18, 2010 at 8:52pm

Hello Dwight,
I was wondering how much your friend charges for the garden boxes. I am here in Niles, I do have a yard but the area I am considering is on a slight incline or decline. Its currently full of weeds.

Comment by Dwight S. on May 18, 2010 at 7:13pm

Congrats on all the progress. Now I just have to get out there. Are there plots that are assigned to people, or is it a group thing taking direction from someone?

Comment by Dwight S. on May 18, 2010 at 7:08pm

I've been wanting to get out to some of the events, but keep having schedule conflicts. I'm trying to figure out which one is closest to me. I'm in Newark, by Decoto Rd. This is all organic, right? I read one person talking about calling the exterminator for the gophers. I'm not a gopher lover, but also don't want any poisons where the plants would be.

A friend of mine builds raised beds on her land, 2"x12" wood sides, making probably 4'x12' boxes, and wire mesh on the bottoms to deter the gophers. Might not be feasible for large tracts, but something to think about.

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