Because I only signed up for Facebook in a desperate attempt to find out what was going on with state and local candidates (yes, the local media here is awful when it comes to covering politics), most of my FB feed consists of posts from other Democrat-friendly political activists, groups, and organizations. But I've also liked a few nonpolitical pages to make it easy to take a quick break and enjoy something different.
Since I enjoy watching P. Allen Smith's tv shows, I liked his FB page in the expectation that he would post something pretty as well as something interesting each day. (And, yes, I know that he promotes a variety of products, but he does it in such an engaging way that I don't really care.) Of course, he usually posts pictures of plants, especially those with gorgeous flowers. Earlier this week, though, he posted a pic of something neat that I had never seen before: A raised garden bed with benches. Follow me below the coiled garden hose for a picture.
How to build a raised bed with benches
Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/...
Written instructions:
http://bonnieplants.com/...
Apparently, you can actually sit on those attached benches in addition to using them as ledges for your garden tools or for a basket to hold whatever you harvest. An obvious benefit is that those who have knee or back problems can more easily tend a small garden. Plus, it's decorative and even a conversation-starter.
It's a bit late here to be tackling a gardening project like this one, but perhaps this fall. So, what do y'all want to talk about this evening?
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