Raised Beds for Growing Vegetables in Ireland

Annamoe99 · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:49 am Post subject:

John H
I recently got a lorry-load (approx 16 ton) of excellent veg-growing top-soil (loamy and a bit of sand mixed in) for less than 300 euro.
Also, I have made raised beds with 2x2 pegs and 5x1 boards (rough un-treated) very cheaply. The same guy gets the top-soil and timber.
PM me if you are interested and I'll send you contact info.

nemo · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject: non chemical wood preservative

linseed oil is a good wood preservative as the oil soaks into the wood this will stop water being absorbed . the wood will last longer without nasty chemicals
regards
nemo

inishindie · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:17 am Post subject: envirogrind

“Envirogrind based in Pettigo specialise in quality topsoil and fertiliser.

The company makes topsoil and soil feed.

They charge about €25 per cubic metre of topsoil, which is good value for money. It goes through a turning process, which heats the soil up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This kills off all of the weed seeds and soil born diseases.

Delivery is expensive so it would be better to collect yourself if you have a large trailer. Failing that you could club together with other gardeners to get it delivered. The factory is open to public groups such as school visits

http://www.envirogrindltd.com/

Cheers

Ian

Gardening Daddy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 11

Annamoe99 · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:00 pm Post subject:

Gardening daddy -
The guy who supplied my topsoil will also deliver it in 1 ton bags. He'll supply the timber too. I think he'd be happy to deliver to West Dublin. A sale is a sale!
I have PMd you his number.
I'd say about 2 ton of topsoil would be about right for what you describe.
I might be talking to him later myself so I'll tell him you might be phoning.
If I can be any more help, don't hesitate to ask

Annamoe99 · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:49 pm Post subject:

Actually, 1 ton of soil should be enough for you.

Gardening Daddy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 11

Thanks for the info Annamoe99.

ian · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject: soil volume

Hello
this might help you with your calculation for soil requirement

8' x 4' is 32' x 3/4' = 24cubic foot
divided by 9 is 2.7 cubic yards , one cubic yard is a ton

Regards
Ian.

fontodi

http://www.gardengirltv.com/

This is a great site. Scroll down until you get to the big video and then scroll down the side menu until you find " Building a raised bed" . After that just watch a few more videos as she has great ideas. I am going to give it a go this summer with four raised beds for now.

Best of luck.