I bought Fall seeds for planting! Who am I? Either i’m going to make this work or I just fell in love with the romance of growing flowers. Floret Flowers has exploded as a flower business. They have been featured in Martha Stewart and are about to be on Chip and Joanna Gaines Magnolia Network. September 1 was the Fall seed sale. I jumped at the chance of being able to grow even one of these beautiful flowers. Above is what I bought, Anemones, Ranunculus, Poppies and Peonies. I am so excited.
If you have followed me on Instagram and my stories you’ll know this Summer I decide to build a raised garden bed. It has been a goal to build for the past 5 years. What are you to do with all this time you have at home and limited food shopping. I needed to get outside. We have a little garden in the back of the place we rent. I labored hard on that garden bed, with help from Rob. There are just things you need two people to do, chicken wire is one of them. He helped me get to the finish line.
Over several days before work, I spent early mornings and evenings when it was the coolest (its HUMID in NY) putting it together. Here’s how it turned out. I couldn’t be prouder.
While building it I conducted a Instagram Story poll on whether I should paint it black or keep in natural. I always thought natural was the way to go, but i wanted it to blend in with my current yard and fence. So while the poll taken said to keep in natural, I went with my inspirations from Pinterest and stained it black. Super happy about that decision. I also spent weeks researching how to build this and keep all the critters out that I’ve watch in the past year from my window.
Here are all the sources I referenced for building this box and the costs to complete it. Please note for the wood I chose Cedar, which is more expensive, but should be able to handle the elements of nature. With the exception of the cover, that was Pine. We’ll see how that holds up over a NY Winter. Costs do not include plants, especially as some were gifted to me.
It was a true labor of love:
Easy DIY Garden Bed Cover Tutorial
Costs
Wood for Box $127.81
Wood for Cover $16.66
Screws $12.98
Chicken Wire $27.02
Valspar Tinted Stain $33.49
Paint Brush $13.48
Plastic drop cloth $3.38
Soil Delivery $155.00
TOTAL $389.92
