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CHICAGO AREA by Patrick Dolan of One Yard Revolution: Frugal and Sustainable Organic Gardening 

I’ve built a number of raised beds over the years, but so far this design is my favorite. The sides are 2 x 10’s and the top is capped off with a 2 x 4 shelf, which not only helps keep the 2 x 10’s from bowing out from the weight of the soil but also makes a great place to sit when working in the garden.

OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used.

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