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An elegant age-old design for raised garden beds. The Farmstead Raised Garden Beds are based on a 17th century design. Hand crafted of Vermont White Cedar, these raised beds will last for many years and weather to a soft silver grey. The easy-to-assemble raised bed kits are perfect for vegetable beds and flower beds and will add complimentary beauty to your landscaping.
Please note: The inside dimensions (planting space) of these beds is smaller than the overall bed size. See below for details.
Features & Benefits
Strong and functional
The lumber used in these raised garden beds is custom sawed to a thickness of 1 1/4 inches for greater strength and longer life. Cedar Slot and Peg Raised Garden Beds can not pull apart — as may happen with beds that are nailed or screwed together. The pegs are made from Black Locust wood, which is very rot resistant. The wood is not sanded.
Stack them higher, and save your back
The raised beds position the garden surface eight inches above ground level. They can also be stacked two, three, or four high creating a working surface that is 16, 24, or 32 inches high. To purchase a bed that is 16" high, just purchase two 8" high beds and stack them. For 24", purchase 3 beds, and for 32" purchase 4 beds.
Q: When stacking the Farmstead raised garden beds, what holds them together?
A: The weight of the soil within the beds holds them in place on top of each other and it will keep them from shifting if on level ground. Although it is not necessary, it's easy to bracket the beds together with some inexpensive hardware or wood from a local store, if you wanted to.
Tool-Free Assembly
It takes less than five minutes to assemble these raised beds. No tools are required. Simply slip the end of one board through the slot of the other and secure with provided wooden pegs. Raised beds can be placed directly on sod, lawn, or even a weedy patch. Once the bed is filled with soil, the vegetation underneath (with a few exceptions) will soon form a mellow composted base. However, for best results you may want to dig down 12" or so to clear any rocks or roots. Fill with a soil mixture to suit your plants and you're ready to go.
Please Note: The pegs are stored in the mortised hole, and when you receive your shipment you might not notice them. Please open your package and you'll find them neatly stored there. Not once have we forgotten to ship the pegs!
No chemical wood preservatives
Unlike pressure treated lumber or railroad ties, the Vermont White Cedar used in these raised garden beds is naturally rot resistant. There are no harmful chemicals that could leach into your soil and plants. These are UNTREATED cedar beds. No chemicals at all.
Dimensions & Pricing
- 2’ wide x 4’ long x 8” tall (Price $79.95)
- 2’ wide x 6’ long x 8” tall (Price $94.95)
- 2’ wide x 8’ long x 8” tall (Price $113.95)
- 3’ wide x 3’ long x 8” tall (Price $79.95)
- 3’ wide x 5’ long x 8” tall (Price $109.95)
- 3’ wide x 8’ long x 8” tall (Price $129.95)
- 4’ wide x 4’ long x 8” tall (Price $119.95)
- 4’ wide x 6’ long x 8” tall (Price $139.95)
- 4’ wide x 8’ long x 8” tall (Price $149.95)
Wood dimensions:
1.25 inches thick by 8 inches wide.
Interior Dimensions:
These garden beds are measured from the tips of the corners, but the interior dimensions are smaller. Below are the inside measurements and planting space in square feet:
- 2’ x 4’ = 1¼ x 3¼ ft. (4.1 sq. ft.)
- 2’ x 6’ = 1¼ x 5¼ ft. (6.6 sq. ft.)
- 2’ x 8’ = 1¼ x 7¼ ft. (9.1 sq. ft.)
- 3’ x 3’ = 2¼ x 2¼ ft. (5.1 sq. ft.)
- 3’ x 5’ = 2¼ x 4¼ ft. (9.6 sq. ft.)
- 3’ x 8’ = 2¼ x 7¼ ft. (16.3 sq. ft.)
- 4’ x 4’ = 3¼ x 3¼ ft. (10.6 sq. ft.)
- 4’ x 6’ = 3¼ x 5¼ ft. (17.1 sq. ft.)
- 4’ x 8’ = 3¼ x 7¼ ft. (23.6 sq. ft.)
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Additional Information
| Material | Vermont White Cedar |
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| Board Thickness | 1.25" |
| Planting Depth | 8" |
| Key Feature | An elegant, easy to assemble raised garden bed. |
| Assembly TIme | 5 Minutes |
| Origin | Made in the U.S.A. |
Shipping Information
- Shipping Details:
- Insured against damage or loss while in transit
- This Product Ships To:
- US Lower 48
- Ships Via:
- Fedex or UPS
Questions about the Farmstead Raised Garden Bed
Prev- From Karen H. at 4/27/12 10:05 AM
- I would like to not have to dig up some very old tough sod before building this raised bed garden. Is it okay to just lay down weed cloth and then build and add dirt?
- You can set the bed on untilled sod if you prefer. But we recommend that you at least pierce the sod with a pitchfork to provide additional aeration and improve drainage. We do not recommend putting weed cloth beneath the bed since this will restrict soil access for the roots of your crops.
If you have a problems with moles, then an underlay of 1/2" galvanized mesh is advised.
We like to double-dig the soil beneath a bed since this clears and rocks or debris, aerates the soil, and lets you know the nature of the soil beneath. Also, the roots of your crops will send runners down to access trace minerals and available nutrients in the soil beneath the bed. - Do you find this question helpful? Yes No
- From Una at 7/28/12 12:08 PM
- When is a good time of year to install these?
- You can install the bed now if you want to plant a fall or overwinter crop. If you do not plan to garden until next spring, then you may as well wait until a month before planting to install the bed. The reason you install the bed a month before planting is to give the soil and its varied amendments (peat, lime, rock phosphate, compost ....) some time to mellow before planting.
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- When is a good time of year to install these?
- From Joe Lojacono at 3/6/13 10:31 PM
- I want to plant my raised bed on the grass in my backyard. I plan to grow tomatoes. Do I need to dig up the grass first or can I lay the boards right on the grass? What height do you recommend for tomatoes?
- We recommend breaking up the sod with a spade to make it easier for your vegetable roots to access the soil beneath the bed. No need to pull the grass since the added soil will smother it.
Tomatoes are deep rooting, requiring a minimum of 12" of soil. You can have an 8" bed and still grow deep rooted vegetables assuming there is decent soil beneath the bed. - Do you find this question helpful? Yes No
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Customer Reviews
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Perfect
By on 4/14/13
These beds are simple and perfect. I currently have 6 of them (which I purchased last year) and highly recommend them to all.
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excellent
By on 3/11/13
Yes, you are going to loose some space on the interior for planting but this is sooo easy to put together. My husband doesn't build and I put these together myself in about 5 minutes. Couldn't have been easier. Now I've got lettuces. 2x6 is a little smaller then I thought so I'm going to buy another
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Simple, easy to assemble
By on 8/7/12
These garden beds are simple, easy to install, and very sturdy. Great for the price!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Strong, excellent quality
By on 4/21/12
Thank you to Eartheasy for the Farmstead, an excellent product, excellent price, and excellent customer service!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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I will be placing two more next year
By on 4/16/12
So easy to install, I was worried because I was placing another on the first to make 18 inches high, but it was just marvelous how they fit and are stable with the soil placed! Such a cool design ...those 1700 ancestors knew what they were doing, and no metal or screws! Mine are 4x8 feet.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
Got our raised beds took 5 minutes to assembly. We added double chicken wire on bottom to keep out the moles. Just ordered 4 more. They look so good!!!!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Love the concept!
By on 3/24/12
I utilized the layout of my garden bed from excellent and knowledgeable suggestions from this website. I selected the farmstead style as I wanted to refurbish my large beds with compost, soil, nutrients, etc. each year. In My first year I placed my cubic feet of compost/soil down first and then placed my beds around the soil. Now I simply dissassembled the boards, pay someone to till them ( at less cost due to the ease of tilling) and reassemble them and adding the soil. (I should note that I have 22 beds.) My quote prices for tilling went way down when I mention the non-interference of boards.
I hope this helps someone.
By the way, I love the idea of using a 17th century invention and that it includes no hardware. I receive many positives comments which allows me to direct them to this website so that they can learn great information about sustainable methods of living. (just as I did and enjoyed myself while doing so)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Ready for this Year!
By on 3/21/12
I ended up with these beds last year after I returned the frame-it-all formaldehyde beds and I must say they were all I needed and more and now after being filled with dirt and covered with leaves all winter here in PA we're ready for this year! The beds were ez to assemble (I was 8 mths pregnant when I got them and had NO PROBLEM, up in 5 mins)
They were ample beds and I am so pleased that I will be adding 2 more to the two I already have(maybe 3, :-)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Box is smaller than advertised
By on 5/1/11
We bought our boxes when they were on sale. Just set them up in hopes of doing square foot gardening. Not so great. True size limits "square feet" and makes it hard to set up the grid. Wish they were true to size since they are a snap to put together.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Likely
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A great choice for new garden bedders!
By on 4/25/11
Awesome!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Likely
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Not the size as advertised
By on 4/17/11
I ordered the 4x4 which actually has inside dimensions of 3x3.
I was ticked off because I was ready to plant my garden today, which I'd planned based on 4x4. I didn't see the interior dimensions, down at the bottom of the page. I don't think they should advertise this as a 4x4 bed when it's only 3x3, really.
Not sure what I'm going to do -- I guess I have to find a real 4x4, or I'm stuck with this one and have to plant a smaller garden than I had planned. Either way, I'm disappointed. And I have to spend more $$ than planned--and get another bed.
Well, I hope this isn't an omen for my garden this year.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Not sure
Haven't planted yet but love the whole concept. It arrived quickly, was sitting on the porch, friends walked by with their dogs, they were curious, we 4 adults spent about 5 minutes and got the first one set, then the second on top, dumped in a couple bags of bagged up leaves to start filling. Too much fun! Would be really easy for a handy capable person to make but for we who are not able, the kit is perfect!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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The perfect garden bed
By on 3/4/11
I've used these beds now for a full year. They were easy to set up, attractive in use, provide a good area for the plants and make it easy to tent with plastic or cloth. They have weathered well and are holding up great. I'm ordering more.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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easy to take apart
By on 1/19/11
My husband is in the service and we move every few years. Last month he took our beds apart and it was easy to move them and reassemble. I want to make them higher now so am getting more to stack. Good product thanks!
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the corners stay together!
By on 11/24/10
We have been making our our own beds for years but over time the corners always seem to work open. The the dirt slides out. We put in rocks to block the dirt but eventually the weak corners make one of the sides falls down and you can't put it back up without some shovelling and disturbing the bed. We decided to try one of these beds because it would save us work in the long run. The mortise-tenon concept is very traditional, and for good reason - it works. It is very satisfying to not have to look at the open corners anymore! Now we are going to convert the other three beds to the same design.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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good but watch the pokey corners
By on 11/17/10
We have used our raised beds all summer and are happy gardeners. These beds couldn't be easier to assemble. I am getting two more, so this says it all. But here is one thing - when you drag the hose around it sometimes gets caught on the wood corner parts that stick out. It's annoying to walk back to lift it free. I have figured out a way to work around this by going slower and letting the hose stay on the ground where it slides under the wood tenon. This slows me down a bit but the good thing is that these pokey corners keep the hose fronm riding up the sides and then onto the bed where it can damage the plants.
Just a note to future users. Enjoy your beds!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Likely
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Excellent
By on 11/16/10
I received my bed yesterday and put them together in 15 minutes on my own. I love them.
I will be ordering more in spring.
Excellent product.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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Simple and Effective
By on 11/16/10
These beds are very simple and effective. They assemble in minutes and are quite sturdy.
The only thing to be aware of is that the pegs are stored in the mortise area of the boards when shipped. I thought they had forgot to ship me the pegs, but in fact they were there all along!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
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solid
By on 11/15/10
Got my beds. man they are solid. Thicker and heavier wood than I expected. Looking forward to bringing order to my garden! Thanks
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
I bought the 4' x 8' x 8" after making four 4' x 4' beds myself. I put this bed together in less than 5 minutes in the dark, while making them myself took about 2 hours per bed. The lumber comes without any wrapping (no waste!) and is very light and easy to move around. This really couldn't be simpler or more convenient.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely yes
