diy Raised garden beds

we’ve got a garden!

And its the garden of my dreams.

The goal has been to create zones in our backyard so that we are utilizing the entire space in a smart way. The garden next to the kid’s playhouse makes it so that we are out here as a family, learning and playing together.

The kids and i love it out here, we cant get enough.

at night it feels like a resort with the cafe lights along the fence and the solar deck lights on the raised beds. They illuminate the pathways nicely.

Summer nights are never going to be the same.

we included a lower portion in the bed closest to the kid’s playhouse so that the kids could play in it. This is going to give them a designated spot to dig so they can leave the rest of the garden alone and lawn alone. Its been a hit with them!

We used a paper towel roll and left over paint to get some fun circles on their side of the raised bed. you can see they’ve also been drawing on the wood with sidewalk chalk.

BUt don’t worry, we’ve got super simple diy build plans so that you can make your own raised beds.

We used redwood lumber, because that is what is readily available in Northern California where we are. You can use whatever species of wood is found in your region and fits your budget.

You can find the free build plans in the clickable button below. comes complete with a cut list and supply list.

we know there are tons of raised bed tutorials out there so if you this one finds you and you like it, thank you!