DIY Raised Bed Gardens!

First we took two 14x10x2 boards and nailed them to two 4x10x2, making a rectangular shape

After the boxes were nailed together, we added biodegradable landscaping plastic. This keeps pesky weeds from coming up through the bottom, and allows for draining of water.

Then comes the dirt!

At the Horry County Waste Authority, they Sell compost for $20 per ton. And we got a ton!

We Filled the boxes with 8 inches of dirt.

After all the hard work, it was time to put in the plants!

Indian Mustard

Snow Cauliflower

Boc Choi

Rosemary

Once the plants are in water thoroughly

Deer are a problem in my area so we needed to figure out how to keep them from munching on the veggies.

We took flexible 1/2 in PVC pipe and bracketed them to the side in an arch shape.

Then we draped plastic netting over the arches and secured the bottom to a screw.

The netting can be removed for weeding

In the colder months, the arches allow for a sheet or burlap to be draped over the bed to shield from frost.

Finally Found a Mentor!!!

The search for a mentor has been long and hard, but I finally found one! I am going to be shadowing Ms. Dendy at the Inlet Culinary Gardens. I am very excited.

RIP Little Seedlings

I discovered today that my little seedlings are dead. planting from seed is very hard. but hopefully my lettuce will thrive. I found this video on You Tube that explains planting from seed pretty well.

Composting 101 -- Making Compost in Composting Bins and Compost Piles

Composting is a green way to fertilize your garden. I found this video on the Internet and thought it was a very good overview on composting.

My Babies are Growing So Fast!

Very excited because my mustard seedlings are starting to grow! Its a rewarding feeling to have something you have planted grow into a living, photosynthesizing thing.

Sowing the Seeds!

I am starting by planting some lettuce and mustard that can grow during colder weather. my garden is starting in the winter, but its not that cold in the South.

Ready? Set? GO!!

Thank you and welcome to "It's All Organic" this is a blog outlining my senior project. I will be creating an organic community garden for my school, and recording my progress along the way!