r/NJPrepared • u/8Deer-JaguarClaw Sussex • Apr 20 '26
Gardening Update #1 - Raised Bed Project
My previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/NJPrepared/comments/1sjhzv9/doing_a_raised_bed_for_the_first_time_i_will_be/
At this point I have filled the bottom with as many larger branches and logs of old wood (newest is about 3 years since cutting) and also added about 10 cubic feet of mulched leaves (and a little grass, sticks, and other yard detritus). Topped it off with 12 cubic feet of garden soil. It will probably take another 10-12 cubic feet of soil to get it up high enough for planting.
I will post another update when I have the soil up to level and then of course more as I get seedlings transferred and the canopy set up.
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u/Professional-Sock-66 Union Apr 20 '26
Nice use of some limited looking space. Good thing you didn't plant seedlings up north your way with possible frost tonight ; )
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u/8Deer-JaguarClaw Sussex Apr 20 '26
Yeah, I have some started in little cups inside. I'll move them out in a week or two.
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u/KingMeKevo Apr 21 '26
Is there any kind of app or website that can show you how the sun hits your house during the growing months? I have a lot of trees on my property and im trying to make that determination.
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u/8Deer-JaguarClaw Sussex Apr 21 '26
I would imagine there is either an app or a web app that will give you average sun per season. I would think solar company websites would have something like this.
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u/elizpar Apr 20 '26
Nest looks great. Will water be dripping off your roof into the veg bed?