In the beginning, we started with a sunlit piece of ground, and a lot of hard work ahead of us. The first steps were to map out the garden, and then set the posts which would define the perimeter.
Rarely is a plot of ground perfectly level, but making sure that your perimeter posts are "square" and that the tops are all level is key.
In the above photo, you will notice that we built a perimeter of 2x10's which function as sort of "baseboards. They also act as a structural element and provide a nice,clean, finished look to the project. Raised beds are constructed of 2x10,s (altho 2x12's work fine) - they are assembled, then set in place. Once they are set, short 4x4/s are set into the corners to provide stability and ensure that the beds remain stationary.
A nice, attractive entrance is also an important element. This can be accomplished easily with longer 4x4's and a little creativity.
Yours truly hard at work early on in the project.
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