Homemade raised beds

Accessible raised beds that also work as greenhouses

Description
The raised bed is 120 x 300 cm and is built from impregnated planks in various heights. They are filled with potting soil on top of a bottom layer of peat blocks.

During the spring the raised bed can serve as a greenhouse by covering plants with non-woven fabric or old windows.

Authors comments
The user can take care of the plants herself, the width is adapted to her needs.
The user has raised beds in various heights. The higher ones are easily accessible; she uses them to grow plants such as lettuce and herbs. She supports herself on the edges of the lower beds to keep her balance.

Manufacturer
User’s husband

Idea
The user

Paid for by
The user

Editors comments
'Land Højbede' landhojbede.dk/butik/index.php?action=special-hojbede in Danmark sells mobile raised beds on wheels (last checked May 2011).

Tip is dated from 2006

Categories for this tip
housing » porch/garden, recreation, leisure » garden, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).

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