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« Last post by Hopalong on January 20, 2026, 04:25:41 PM »
I've seen really cool raised beds made of stock watering troughs perched on sawhorses, or something like that. Actually waist height, which sounds so wonderful to me. Guess I could set up a couple of those for salad stuff, wouldn't mind! (Of course, my helper would do the lifting part.) Might be some of those around second hand, do you think?
Ex BF M and I enjoyed a mushroom kit I got him on Amazon. He loved it, it popped all over with oyster mushrooms and lion's mane (good for ADD) was to be next. When it was spent we tossed the debris (and spores) in his woods to do what they would. He'd add them to omelettes, stir-fries, anything he did with meat...happy boy. But not for y'all, so you'll find something you love better to grow. BTW, if you do anything about a raised-to-waist height bed, I'd really love to hear about it.
This is what I fantasize about (don't ask me if I used AI...aaaack):
Elevated Trough Planters
If you prefer a standard trough but need the 3-foot height for ergonomics, use a trough with a built-in stand.
Tarter & Behlen: Produce "elevated" planter versions of their stock tanks.
Stands: You can find 2-pack horse troughs with 3-level adjustable height stands that can bring the rim to approximately 3 feet.
Gardeners Edge: Sells a trough-style raised bed on a rustic stand that provides a waist-high gardening experience.
hugs
Hops
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