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Gene GeRue wrote:
> > What say ye about these options?  What should I do?  I really want
> > height, 3 tiers, and I want to be able to easily reach the center,  
> > like
> > I would be able to do with the 6 ft diameter round bed.  Suggestions?
>
> What is the nature of the rooting medium? Are there any watering  
> considerations?

I'm just going to use regular garden soil mixed with compost and 
partially composted mulch.  My soil is acidic and strawberries grow 
well.  No watering considerations as I collect rainwater.  I have seen 
things that bring a pipe out of the middle of the bed, but I don't think 
that is necessary here.
I've made hypertufa before, Wen...it's great for small projects, but I 
think buying the materials (concrete, perlite, etc.) would put the 
project out of budget on my scale.  I plan to use the scrap siding, 
because if I don't use it for something, I'll have to haul it off. 
These long strips will make a great border edging and they are wide 
enough to make a decent height raised bed.

Bev
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