How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Out of Tires For Backyard Gardening

Steve Upson, Senior Soils and Crops Consultant, walks us through constructing a raised bed garden module using recycled tires.

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0:00 - Intro
0:05 - What are we building?
1:05 - Step 1 - Start with a level surface.
3:08 - Step 2 - Measure and Mark
9:09 - Step 3 - Mount brackets and posts.
15:02 - Step 4 - Cut top off for bottom growing module.
18:43 - Step 5 - Cut bottom off for bottom growing module.
20:09 - Step 6 - Cut top and bottom for top growing module.
21:31 - Step 7 - Build floor for base module.
23:00 - Step 7a - Cut out metal grid for floor.
25:35 - Step 7b - Wrap grid with weed barrier.
28:58 - Step 8 - Add 2x4 supports for base structure.
31:09 - Step 9 - Add floor grid.
31:21 - Step 10 - Attach brackets to bottom growing module.
32:41 - Step 11 - File down screw points for safety.
32:50 - Step 12 - Move into final place and level structure.
34:50 - Step 13 - Add potting mix
35:04 - Step 14 - Add second growing module and add more potting mix.
37:05 - Step 15 - Additional ideas for insulation.

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