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[Gasper Family Farm <farmer1@gasperfarm.com>]

I've seen pictures of these used as retaining walls in the UK. But does 
anyone know how long they last before needing replacement?

On 03/31/2013 02:24 PM, Frances and David wrote:
> we have been looking at the woven wood concept for raised beds...
> preparation is likely rather time consuming
> however, it could be done over time
> and construed as a labor of love.
> fran
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gasper Family Farm
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:49 AM
> To: permaculture
> Subject: Re: [permaculture] Cinder Block = Fly Ash?
>
> Fly-ash is a common additive to cement or concrete and so it would not
> surprise me it makes its way into cinder blocks as well, though probably not
> as the sole or even major constituent part.
>
> But I second the idea to skip fancy bed edges. A good layer of mulch on the
> edges stops any errosion. Though you may not be able to get that waist high
> effect. But the Ausie permaculturists are fond of using large culvert rings
> for their zone 0 kitchen gardens. The galvanizing makes me cringe but the
> functional and aesthetic effect is very nice.
>
> Pete
>
> On 03/30/2013 08:31 PM, venaurafarm wrote:
> > On 3/30/2013 7:52 PM, ChildrensPeaceGuild wrote:
> > > A friend came across some cheap cinder block and wanted to make a raised
> > > bed, but had read they contain fly ash.
> > > Does anyone have recommendations/experience regarding this?
> > Don't use it. Simply double dig raised beds, use minimum or no till for
> > cultivation of crops. Forget containing the bed with some peoduct, wood,
> > plastic, metal, masonry. Bad idea in the first place. Do it naturally.
> > Here is a little inspiration:
> >
> > http://www.avantgeared.com/garden-and-farm-handtool-sourcelist-biointensive-gardening-guide
> > http://www.avantgeared.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
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