New Garden For Stef

Remember the garden Stef had? It was made of bamboo and regular wood. It didn't last long because some types of bamboo rot after two years and termites ate up the wood used for the beds. By the time it was done, it only took less than 1/2 hr to tear the entire thing down. We also had to set the wood on fire to get rid of the termites. If we didn't do that, then the termites were going to head for the house, and that would not have been a good thing.

Every time I looked that way and didn't see the garden, something felt like it was missing because I knew how much Stef enjoyed it. - I decided that while she was gone, that it was going to be re-built, and made in such a way that it would last for at least 20 years.

I got my man Biron, who is an outstanding welder to make the frame out of steel and weld it together on site. Then, I had him also make the platforms for the tables out out steel. We used Cedar for the boxes that set on the platforms.

It was finished just in time before Stef returned and the results were well worth the effort. Take a look..

With the construction phase of the project completed, Noel found some real good black dirt to put in the boxes. He also added charcoal, coffee shells and rice shells to the mix. Using all this, things are going to grow very good.

The green cover on the roof area is specifically made for this purpose and will allow 50% sunlight to enter the area.

This cost me a little more than expected because Biron got a little fancy with his welding artwork. Now, my friends who come to visit are asking me not to let their wives see it because they are going to want one.

Stef has the seedlings ordered and they will arrive tomorrow...