CHEAP and EASY raised garden bed! No tools needed! For under $5!

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  • Опубліковано 29 бер 2023
  • Hi!
    Today we are making an easy and SIMPLE diy raised garden bed!!!!
    If you are looking for some budget friendly ideas for the garden, This video is for you!!!!
    So all together this bed cost under $5!
    Fence- $3
    Plastic -$1
    Pins - .12 ¢
    Landscape Fabric - .84¢
    Total Price we paid $4.96
    I'm happy to break it down for you.
    COST BREAKDOWN
    Fence (4ft tall)- $1 per foot
    I used 3 feet of fencing which made the fence 3 by 4.
    I cut that in half, which gave me two pieces of 3 by 2 ft pieces.
    I put those two 3ft pieces together and created a 6 ft piece (circle) that was 2 ft high.
    This frame cost $3
    Landscaping pins - $1 (that I actually bought at the end of last season for 25 cents a pack)
    I used maybe half a pack so thats 12.5 cents
    I did not buy liner I used plastic we already had but a box of black trash bags from the dollar store would be plenty enough.
    Let's go ahead and count that dollar.
    That would put us at $4.12 cents
    The landscape fabric cost $12 for a 4x100 ft roll.
    If we divide that 100 feet by 12 we understand that it's about .12 cents per foot.
    I used 7 ft which equals 84 cents
    Fence- $3
    Plastic -$1
    Pins - .12 ¢
    Landscape Fabric - .84¢
    Total Price we paid $4.96
    ASSEMBLY:
    Here's what I did for a 6ft round bed-
    3 feet of 4 ft fencing - cut in half, giving you 2 pieces of 3 ft fencing that is 2 ft high.
    attached both pieces together to creat a circle.
    zip tied them together
    secured the bottom to the ground with landscaping pins.
    lined the inside with plastic. Trash bags, shower curtains or even plastic table cloths work great.
    Cover the outside with landscape fabric!
    and that's it!!!!
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  • @jacquelinelykins4485
    @jacquelinelykins4485 Рік тому +161

    For your watermelon add some sand to your soil. That has been our key to raising good melons.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +20

      Thats so good to know!!!! Thank you!

    • @leeannafitzgerel8740
      @leeannafitzgerel8740 Рік тому +16

      My husband's hometown was known for melon production many years ago. The soil is very sandy in the whole area.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +11

      I definitely need to get some sand! Thanks for chiming in!

    • @karamiaropiha8349
      @karamiaropiha8349 Рік тому +1

      Hi is it river sand?

    • @3rscrafting
      @3rscrafting Рік тому +4

      Thanks for the tip. I started melons inside, and am going to.plant over the weekend. I'm planting along our fence to hang the fruit in plastic grocery bags on the fence. I saw it in a video here on yt.

  • @graciouslygrowing9786
    @graciouslygrowing9786 Рік тому +13

    "Little to no money" is my type of jam when it comes to gardening!! 😂 🤩

  • @tonifitzhugh7081
    @tonifitzhugh7081 Місяць тому +14

    I have been using a child's swimming pool with holes in the bottom for the last 10 years. Works like a charm

    • @vernareese5733
      @vernareese5733 Місяць тому +2

      Same! My grandaughter grew pumpkins out of her last year!!

    • @vernareese5733
      @vernareese5733 Місяць тому

      *granddaughter

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  27 днів тому

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 That's amazing!

  • @craftypam9992
    @craftypam9992 Рік тому +153

    My neighbour made a similar bed, which he planted with strawberries. To ensure that he got to eat some of them, he used an old umbrella, from which he had removed all but the outside 2" of fabric, as a form to support netting over them. A piece of piping buried in the middle of the bed, with the umbrella handle dropped in to it, netting stretched over & pegged to the bed frame with clothes pegs for easy access. The bees could get in, but the birds were barred.

    • @deeladybug2618
      @deeladybug2618 Рік тому +10

      That's so cool and clever. Last year my first time to plant strawberries birds 🐦 got a lot of them. 🍓

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +5

      Very very cool!!!!!

    • @xoainhofamil
      @xoainhofamil 4 місяці тому +4

      It so good to garden❤

    • @bonniej525
      @bonniej525 3 місяці тому

      I'd love to see how it has weathered!

    • @bonitahobbs2374
      @bonitahobbs2374 3 місяці тому +5

      There are some natural things that squirrels and EVEN Birds hate. I have read n I have an old newspaper article about what plants to PLANT NEXT' TO EACHOTHER TO HELP KEEP slugs n stuff away from your perhaps greater food/ vegetable. Y'all might have to ask GIIGLE about such n SELF- rushing corn meal gets rid of some things. My great Aunt used to put in her FANTASTIC VEGGIES!!? SHE WAS LIKE A QUEEN GARDENER !!! A GIFT TO US!!!

  • @Hisgal04
    @Hisgal04 Рік тому +23

    Girl, your joy is infectious ❤

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +3

      🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 .... This blessed my heart

  • @marcfoote1803
    @marcfoote1803 Рік тому +5

    I saw this while I was drinking on my couch.... being lazy.... I realized that I had a bunch of wire in the back of my house.... I got my lazy ass up and went out and plotted out where I am going to place mine!!!! Thank you so much for the idea!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Yassss!!!!! So happy to inspire you to GET UP 😆 and go outside and see what you have to make a space that you will be in love with ❤️

  • @ciaohoney54
    @ciaohoney54 Рік тому +13

    Oh, and use CARDBOARD boxes instead of expensive plastic, to suppress weeds- then lay the blackest weed barrier, put some wood chips on top- You can find boxes anywhere pretty much- no stickers, no ink or not a lot of it- It works and water can go thru it- and the benefit is for the worms and the earth :) xox

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Thank you ❤️ 🌱

    • @tulipbulbs5714
      @tulipbulbs5714 3 місяці тому

      Great job it’s looking amazing all your hard work is really paying off so you can sit back with a cold drink, chill out & admire your creation 👍🌱🌷🌱🇨🇦

  • @dortemadsen2166
    @dortemadsen2166 Рік тому +16

    Most times when people say "I build this for super cheap" they mean "I had all these super specific and really awesome things lying around that I could use". What good is that to me? Some fencing, now THAT is helpful.
    Your enthusiasm is so inspiring, new subscriber here.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Hi!!! WELCOME! Im so glad you are here and most of all that this was helpful! ❤️

  • @burnettaallen2492
    @burnettaallen2492 Рік тому +61

    Am I the only one who was expecting her to surround the outside with vertical bamboo stalks? Looks awesome 👌👏

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +23

      oOoOO!!! I like where your brain was going with this! That would be gorgeous! 😍

    • @justjoanish
      @justjoanish Рік тому +17

      ​@@ourfreedomsong Cool idea or maybe some of that bamboo screening stuff that comes on a roll. I love what you did here.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +7

      YESSSSS! That would be gorgeous as well!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      @@justjoanish Thank you ❤️

    • @meeeghan
      @meeeghan Рік тому

      Great idea!

  • @skipjack6974
    @skipjack6974 Рік тому +10

    Great ideas!!! If you really want a good way to suppress grass/weeds and save some money…use cardboard!! Lay it out even over grass and put whatever dirt o mulching you want, cut holes in the cardboard for where you want plantings to go. Before you plant water the cardboard good…LOL Yeah water your cardboard and then start whatever you want. A garden bed, a pathway, anywhere you don’t want grass or weeds. It allows moisture to to flow through, it will keep the soil warm on those unexpected chilly nights, it will break down into the soil naturally providing nutrients to your friendly helpers, WORMS!!! I have had to replace my cardboard and redo s bed maybe every 3-4 years, but it depends on your weather and sun. I live in Upstate NY. I use cardboard everywhere 😂

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for chiming in! This is how we began last year! I really appreciate cardboard!

  • @evabetlyon2693
    @evabetlyon2693 Рік тому +11

    Awesome use for repurposing the file cabinets..love that!!..also enjoyed seeing everyone pitch in..so much better than stuck indoors on their phones 😊

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      Yes!! I love that they can be outside with me! I just love that we get to have these moments together ❤️!

  • @ajohnson6890
    @ajohnson6890 Рік тому +6

    Yaaaas.! Frugal......Cheap.....Free. They all seem to grow so much better. Not to mention how it feels when you chomp down on it. Lol!!

  • @andreamortimer2610
    @andreamortimer2610 Рік тому +10

    Your enthusiasm is contagious! 🥰
    Where there is a problem, let there be a creative solution! You DID IT!
    If you get tired of the black landscape fabric look, cover with burlap or collect branches and attach as palisade fence. You could also cut holes into the fabric and plant flowers or strawberries hanging on the outside. I can honestly say you are today's garden muse!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      🥰🥰🥰😍 I love all of your suggestions! Because at some point I could definitely want to change it up! I love all of those ideas! Planting strawberry is genius! How cool would that be! I will keep that in my pocket for next year! Thank you thank you!

    • @andreamortimer2610
      @andreamortimer2610 Рік тому +2

      @@ourfreedomsong
      Thank YOU and you are most welcome 💞💞 Wished you were my neighbor; we would have a lot of fun together!
      P.S.: If you want "free" strawberry plants, scrape the seeds off your strawberries, put a sheet of toilet paper into a clear container with lid, soak the toilet paper, put seeds on, and put the container in a warm, sunny place making sure toilet paper is not drying out. Once the seeds are germinating and have a couple of leaves on, pot them up using tweezers. I've done this several times with store bought strawberries that I thought were absolutely delicious, so I would get different varieties than the ones found in my garden section.

    • @gritsNgravy-fn5ic
      @gritsNgravy-fn5ic Рік тому +1

      I AGREE !!! She about had me ready to go start on one at 0230 !!!

  • @kimoda9451
    @kimoda9451 Рік тому +9

    i am barely a minute in and i barely care about the rest of the content because you have MADE MY DAY!!! your smile and excitement is contagious, and i LOVE it! ok....now, because i love frugal too, i am on to the rest of the video!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      🥹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 and now you've made mine ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @catherinemagee9593
    @catherinemagee9593 3 місяці тому +8

    Brenda Gantt said she has big pots of still water with cheap goldfish to get rid of mosquitos. The bugs are attracted to the water and lay eggs which the goldfish promptly eat. She sits on her open porch ( close by and never gets bitten.

  • @jenniferakes8224
    @jenniferakes8224 Рік тому +6

    Just a tip from a DYI gardener. There is a fabric you can purchase called Vevor driveway fabric. It allows for drainage but does not allow for weed growth. I am using this fabric to put in my driveway and garden paths and works like a charm without having to deal with weeds or standing water. I learned about it from a contractor who uses this stuff along for putting in weed free paths and driveways. It is also used commercially for putting in parking areas when a company does not want to deal with grading an area for water drainage. I have spoken with several other gardeners and they have told me this stuff is more durable than standard weed blocking fabric.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for sharing! I've never heard of it! It sounds wonderful!!!

  • @StareBlankly
    @StareBlankly Рік тому +8

    I love all your thrifty ideas but one of my favorite parts about this video was your daughter out there rocking it in the garden in a fancy little skirt and tall rubber boots! It made my day & I want to garden like that EVERYDAY!🥰
    Keep the ideas & good vibes coming!

  • @Holly-ys1me
    @Holly-ys1me Рік тому +7

    Since you are building raised garden beds, then you can turn them into cold frames by making a roof with old windows or plexiglass as it will protect garden plants from snow and frost if you do it right. With a removable roof then you can practice crop rotation and have cold weather crops in winter.

  • @TRUknowldegeISpower
    @TRUknowldegeISpower Рік тому +6

    I had to watch this video cuz the hype as of ur face n vibes in the first part of the video. I ain’t think no one else got hype bout gardening n saving money.😁😁😁go head get that garden onnn

  • @itslowtide4690
    @itslowtide4690 Місяць тому +8

    Are all them kids your kids? Let me tell you, I just have to smile if they are ❤. The memories are flooding back to me from my childhood and there was five of us kids, an instant workforce for my dad and mom, as they made us work in the yard and garden, etc., etc.. we all complained along the way, but I tell you what… It gave us a love for gardening and the outdoors ❤

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Місяць тому +5

      YASSS! They are all my babies! 😍
      And I absolutely love that! I truly believe that this experience is cultivating something within their hearts that they are unaware of right now. Thank you for sharing this story with all of us ❤️

    • @itslowtide4690
      @itslowtide4690 Місяць тому +2

      @@ourfreedomsong you are doing EXACTLY that, molding them! Many are content to let the video games and tv raise their kids, without making them get outside! I am thankful my parents taught me to touch the earth, grow things, etc etc!!!

  • @mossfree
    @mossfree Рік тому +7

    I get dead logs from the forest. 6 ten foot and 6 four foot. Two stakes side by side to hold the logs on each end, and a pair in the middle of the short side to hold the 4 footers. Line with cardboard, fill and plant. Free raised beds 🎉

  • @bigneecee3126
    @bigneecee3126 Рік тому +7

    Taquisha strikes again!!!!!!! Your smile at the beginning of your video is contagious, I couldn’t wait to see what you had to share. Awesome/amazing raised bed (love it). Wow, I didn’t see it coming. You knocked it out the box. You are so creative. I love watching your videos. I think that removing the plastic was an excellent idea to rid your porch area of those pesky mosquitoes. Looking forward to your next video.😊😊😊😊

    • @norxgirl1
      @norxgirl1 Рік тому +1

      Agree!!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Hi!!!! You are the sweetest!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!!!! Makes my heart so happy!!! 💝

  • @dayoffnow
    @dayoffnow Місяць тому +5

    Just watched another video that said dragonflies eat mosquitoes. Maybe if you cultivate a good habitat for dragonflies, you'll have fewer mosquitoes. Your garden looks terrific, by the way!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Місяць тому +1

      I need to look into what dragonflies love! They are so cool! I'd love to see them flying around!

  • @jeanajett2719
    @jeanajett2719 Рік тому +14

    Why not use cardboard instead of landscape fabric. The thing about the landscape fabric is it will eventually cause the ground to become compacted and nutrient deficient. If you use cardboard it will breakdown over time and yes a weed or two will eventually pop through but it will still be easier to maintain then nothing at all. It will also feed the worms underneath and biodegrade naturally. You can always lay another layer directly on top of everything again a couple seasons down the road and top it with mulch again and it will be like lasagna gardening. I live in zone 7b Tennessee and deal with the most invasive grasses. This is how i combat them. It's not and end all solution but it helps a lot.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      Cardboard is a really great option for all the reasons you stated! We did use this method on different areas on our property, just not in this spot. Not having plastic in this area is already proving to be beneficial as I can already tell that there aren't as many mosquitoes. Thank you for chiming in!

    • @kathrynriggs2489
      @kathrynriggs2489 Рік тому +3

      ​​@@ourfreedomsong I just happened on this vlog. For free cardboard find yourself some girl scouts. Yes Girl Scouts during cookie season. Ask them if you could have some of the empty cookie cases. They will, I'm certain gladly let you have them. As a scout leader of many years, I can tell you, I will burn what I can't give away in the fire pit. Our rural area doesn't have recycling and we have to get rid of those cardboard cases.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      That's such a good resource idea! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lindatalty6500
    @lindatalty6500 Рік тому +7

    When having a outside party take 2 lemons 🍋 and cut in half each one, poke into the top of the lemon juice whole cloves and set around for decoration! This will get rid of mosquitoes and other insects! Enjoy your summer ❣

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Never heard of this!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @janbartlett3592
    @janbartlett3592 Рік тому +5

    Miss L, I am completely swept away by your great ideas, enthusiasm, your precious loving heart, and your kindness to share with the rest of us. Thanks so much! I am a fan forever! Stay blessed!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 So many sweet words! Thank you ❤️ I'm so glad you are here!

  • @TarotMoon
    @TarotMoon Рік тому +4

    Inspiring, my husband is unwell and I am going to insist he watches this video to re-energize him!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      🫂🫂🫂 I hope it works! And that he gets to feeling better soon ❤️

  • @ravengameslife9071
    @ravengameslife9071 2 місяці тому +10

    I used a child swimming pool did holes in the bottom and it has been in use for over 3 years

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  2 місяці тому +1

      Very cool!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @RajaKing-rf3wk
      @RajaKing-rf3wk 2 місяці тому +2

      I have also used a child's swimming pool. It lasted two years then it fell apart.

    • @timshot1216
      @timshot1216 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@RajaKing-rf3wk I was planning to use those until I saw the laundry basket hack.

  • @debrafuller5693
    @debrafuller5693 Рік тому +5

    No Shame in Budget friendly living! Thrifty😊♥ 'S Rock! Your garden Paradise is Amazing!
    You are Amazing! GOD BLESSES ALL OF US!
    Thrilled to see family participate in work😊

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 You are so kind ❤️ Thank you!

  • @crystalhedrington3660
    @crystalhedrington3660 Рік тому +6

    Kiss your brain. This is an excellent and economic way to do raised bed. I definitely will be doing this. Thanks for sharing!! Peace and love 😍

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Hi!!!!!! Im so happy this helps you out!!! Our bed is holding up great!!!

  • @flatsville9343
    @flatsville9343 Рік тому +8

    I use this method too. It works well.
    Where possible, I dig out 12" of dirt from the bottom & set aside on a tarp. I fill the dug out hole with semi rotten wood, old limbs & fat sticks to create a modified hugel bed bottom to retain moisture. I go higher with the wood to take up more space if possible. Then lay in leaves, pine needles & smaller sticks. I mix well rotted compost with the set aside dirt for the top. I find I get less settling that way & it cuts down on buying bagged products. Since raised beds tend to dry out quicker, it helps to have the hugel bottom & native soil in the bed. I've stopped using landscape fabric for lining & use a double cardboard liner.
    I grow peas or beans around the exterior for camouflage.

  • @dianaschroeder6774
    @dianaschroeder6774 3 місяці тому +5

    Last spring we visited a nursery and they had mosquito plants, so I bought two, they grew like a small to medium bush size and I did not see one mosquito the entire summer!! The mosquito plant is a winner!!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  2 місяці тому +1

      Whaaaa !! I've never heard of a mosquito plant! I would plant them everywhere hahha

  • @deborahhasty8515
    @deborahhasty8515 Рік тому +6

    Sweetheart, your excitement is contagious! Makes me want to hurry up and get outside! Thank you for sharing.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Ahhhh! Yassss!!! That makes me so happy to read! ❤️

  • @penethia2
    @penethia2 Рік тому +3

    Just beautiful. Next year you will have a big rosemary bed. It really can grow big. Blessings to your family.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Hi!!!! Thank you so much! And that is an EXCITING thought! Rosemary is so wonderful!!!!

  • @ketokhuleesi4451
    @ketokhuleesi4451 Рік тому +5

    Your children are Rockstar helpers! You are blessed! 😊😊😊

  • @kris99596
    @kris99596 3 місяці тому +5

    What a crazy good idea for a raised bed! And yes, anything to keep mosquitoes away. I actually have some fencing in the shed which will get put to good use, and I've got a filing cabinet outside not being useful at all, so it's going to be a planter very soon!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  3 місяці тому

      YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤩

  • @Hapenparadise
    @Hapenparadise Рік тому +5

    To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow! ❤️👏🏻✌🏻🌻🌼

  • @johndallara3257
    @johndallara3257 2 місяці тому +5

    I just saw that smile and clicked the video ....great work

  • @marwar819
    @marwar819 Рік тому +8

    nasturtiums would be good to plant around the edge of the round planter because the could hang over the sides - and they are edible.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Ooooo that's such a great idea! I will stick that in my pocket! Thank you for chiming in!!! ❤️

  • @givemewings2travel380
    @givemewings2travel380 9 місяців тому +6

    These are some great ideas, and I love your enthusiasm! I am a single mom, struggling to make ends meet, but I have a huge yard. I found you by looking for inexpensive raised beds. You did NOT disappoint!! Thank you for sharing your experience!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  9 місяців тому

      This makes my heart so happy to read!!!!! I LOVE that you were able to search and ACTUALLY find something that is helpful!!!
      I JUST posted a $5 bed update a few moments ago!!! I explain what went well and what I would change! Let me know if you have any specific questions! I'm happy to help!

  • @sheila2274
    @sheila2274 Рік тому +5

    Perfect timing! I need 2 more raised garden beds and I’m doing this!!! One for watermelon and one for pumpkins!
    Thank you for this!!! ✨✌️💗🙏🏻🧿🌱✨

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Oh that sounds perfect! Im so happy to inspire you! ❤️ 🌱

  • @ketteliesyvestre7442
    @ketteliesyvestre7442 Рік тому +5

    You are so beautiful I love your smile and the idea that makes a rease bed for nothing. That was a good idea. Good luck to you looking forward to seeing more

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for those sweet words ❤️!!!!

  • @kaythegardener
    @kaythegardener Рік тому +9

    How many bags of soil did it take to fill that 20 inches high 6 foot diameter circle?? That is the main cost for container gardening for me!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      About $30-35

    • @anneiconex1473
      @anneiconex1473 Рік тому +1

      @kaythegardener you don’t use hardly any soil-fill up the bottom with yard waste

    • @paularobinson2352
      @paularobinson2352 Рік тому

      I fill the bottom of my raised beds with sticks & straw, dirt at the end.

  • @rosalangevin9982
    @rosalangevin9982 Рік тому +4

    Great set up! Since you used landscape fabric if you chose you could actually cut a small slit in it and plant seedlings into the sides. You garden bed could be a garden tower for small plants such as herbs and lettuces. Which would actually make a beautiful living wall. Also consider mulching the top of the bed to keep moisture in and weeds down. Pinestraw would work or other plants that you chop and drop on top from your garden. Another addition would be an inbed worm tower. All you have to do is get a good sized food grade platic bin with a lid such as a large coffee container or mayo jar drill holes and add some kitchen scrapes and dead leaves and bury it in the bed. The worms will come.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Very very cool!!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

  • @dorindafulton
    @dorindafulton Рік тому +5

    That was a great idea 💡. I made a video the other day and I used old tires as raised beds that I got for free from auto shops. I have a few rolls of the same wire you used and I'm using it for the cukes and squash and beans. Great video 😊 have a great day and happy gardening 🌿🌱😊🤗

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Very creative! I love it!!! So happy this is helpful!

  • @flyty2134
    @flyty2134 Рік тому +3

    Great idea I love it love your energy I wish you were my neighbor so positive you are an inspiration God bless you and yours. PS love your video and your family.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Having a gardening friend who is also a neighbor would be AMAZING! Thank you for your kind words and your support ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @felicitywoodruffe4087
    @felicitywoodruffe4087 Рік тому +5

    Well I am so impressed with your infectious enthusiasm and joy .I feel a wonderful positive energy coming from you I just bet you are a super nice and thoughtful person .I wish you so much enjoyment and abundance in all you do .your soul is glowing oh and thank you for this great idea .I'm disabled and cannot dig so this would help me out hugely

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 You are so kind ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to speak so lovingly! ❤️

  • @lorraineyanez4301
    @lorraineyanez4301 3 місяці тому +8

    The fencing material has doubled in price since last year, i was looking into it last weekend. Because lately, I've been ordering cheap raised beds . And omg, it's about 180. 00 for the fencing material 😢. Recently my washing machine broke, and i saved the drum to plant something in it. Plus you can use old tires too. Just trying to use things that are around.

    • @hoosierpioneer
      @hoosierpioneer 3 місяці тому +2

      I used a washing machine inner drum for a fire pit. The outer tub, still on it's base, will be a planter. Also a dryer drum is about the size of her round bed but I haven't set it up yet.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  2 місяці тому

      Very cool!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  2 місяці тому

      I love that you are looking around to see what you can use 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @lessycurls
    @lessycurls Рік тому +3

    Marigolds are amazing. Plus you can save the seed at the end of the season. I love how you can come out your front door abd pull herbs...looks really good!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Hey!!!! Thank you! I love the convenience as well!!! I'm SO excited about the marigolds ... I didn't realize they were so extremely beneficial.... But now that I know! 😆

  • @landlhoneycombhomestead3174
    @landlhoneycombhomestead3174 Рік тому +3

    Yasss!!! Come thru... you already know we like to repurpose and reuse hunty!! lol.. I am so happy you showed this video.. I am already on it.. I am growing all the watermelon, honey dew, all of it.. I feel you for that space area. Great video.. I love it.. Have a great day..

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Yasssss! Your garden is going to be absolutely amazing!

    • @landlhoneycombhomestead3174
      @landlhoneycombhomestead3174 Рік тому

      @@ourfreedomsong thank you sis... I am so happy to see you all back.. You're vibe and spirit is wonderful and I just love it.. People need to know how to use what they have and make it beautiful.. lol.. thank you for the words of encouragement as well. I can't wait to see what you have lined up for us.. Have a great day, stay growing..

  • @anissazichella5292
    @anissazichella5292 Рік тому +6

    Very clever! Thank you for the great time and money saving idea.

  • @josephpalma9218
    @josephpalma9218 Рік тому +4

    P.S. I'm writing from Melbourne Australia, this means you're an international celebrity!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 That's so cool! Australia is one place that my husband REALLY wants to visit some day!

  • @mrssaunders2
    @mrssaunders2 Рік тому +5

    The universe knows what I need and I needed this! I decided to do raised beds this year and was put off by the costs. I have all things to make them already around the house. You've made me so excited 😊 Thanks!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Ahhh! Im so happy for you! Im happy you are inspired! ❤️

  • @veganschmegan
    @veganschmegan Рік тому +4

    To save yourself the cost of plastic and the hassle of standing water or inadequate drainage … try using cardboard in all the places you would’ve used plastic! Works great, allows flow, decomposes nicely and is free. Your planters are all so clever! Love them! In fact, I’ve been trying to find the cheapest easiest way to make my compost areas (with cardboard instead of plastic) and this is perfect. Thanks! Just what I was looking for.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      Im so happy to inspire you!!! Im definitely loving the cardboard better! We are in the process of building our backyard orchard and was able to get an abundance of boxes from dollar general! Thank you for chiming in! ❤️ 🌱

  • @christyinthecarolinas
    @christyinthecarolinas Рік тому +6

    So glad to find your channel! Your smile and disposition is contagious! I caught myself smiling back at you. Thanks for the awesome tips!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      "Smiling back at me" 🥰🥰🥰 I love that I could bring a smile to your face ❤️!! Im so happy you've found us!

  • @jackiebender6700
    @jackiebender6700 Місяць тому +4

    Love the file cabinet planter never would’ve thought of them being used that way. Love how you made your round planter.

  • @Earthangel171
    @Earthangel171 Місяць тому +6

    Love your energy and your beautiful family. Thank you for such a detail tutorial

  • @barbaradoye1989
    @barbaradoye1989 3 місяці тому +5

    Looks great! I love your energy and vibe! So I subscribed! Take care!😀

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  3 місяці тому +1

      WELCOME! I'm so happy you are here ❤️

  • @violaspencer5628
    @violaspencer5628 Рік тому +8

    I’m gunna do that! Great idea - thanks! I’ll be using burlap instead of the landscape fabric. Burlap comes in huge rolls cheap and natural / non toxic - plus! I already have it

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      Love the idea of using burlap! Gives me options for the future if/when I need to recover! Thank you ❤️

    • @voluntaryismistheanswer
      @voluntaryismistheanswer Рік тому

      I love burlap but the stuff at the box stores is more like a cat's cradle than cloth these days- the stuff online looks better, but it's going to cost; the quality has gone drastically down.

  • @DIVINGWITHPURPOSE413
    @DIVINGWITHPURPOSE413 Рік тому +5

    YESSSS Love it, Gurl Smart Idea! You can plant so much in that. I am glad you removed the plastic and just put fabric down. TFS

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      That plastic was giving those mosquitoes and quiet upper hand! It didn't even dawn on me!
      And
      Thank you!!!!! ❤️

  • @kathyw3466
    @kathyw3466 Рік тому +5

    Gotta say you have a very impressive smile. With your raised bed you might want to find some old stakes and place against the wall so it doesn't sag with the weight later .Not sure if you can get a citronella plant in US but over here in Australia we get so many mozzies in the summer. Some are so big I swear you could put a saddle on them. I have a couple of citronella plants near the front and back door . If you shake them around a bit every time you pass them the smell will deter the dreaded mozzies. Marigolds deter the snails and slugs more. Happy gardening.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰
      And WHOOOO that's incredibly big! I don't think i would survive! They would come straight for me and drink every bit of my blood hahaha

  • @sundog3150
    @sundog3150 Місяць тому +4

    I use cheap rectangular shaped birdhouses, block off the entrance hole, glue a piece of skinny balsa wood tube shape up inside the house,for a perch, cut out the bottom and hang my DIY Bat house up at least 15 feet from the ground on a sunny side of the house. These little sweeties eat their weight of nasty biting bugs in one evening. I don’t have a mosquito problem anymore. I also put pots of lemon balm around sitting spaces because their strong scent does not appeal to biting bugs.
    Hollywood gave bats a bad name, they are shy, only really want to sleep during the day and wake up at dusk to begin clearing your yard of nasty bugs,

  • @amandasjoyfuljourney
    @amandasjoyfuljourney Рік тому +4

    I absolutely adore your attitude. Someone that your happiness just shines through and makes others smile.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for those sweet words

  • @angiewhite4016
    @angiewhite4016 Рік тому +3

    Great idea! Looks great! 💜

  • @paulauncapher8957
    @paulauncapher8957 3 місяці тому +5

    Good ideas, I like finding cheaper options too.I used an old boxed spring mattress for a garden bed just turned it upside down and filled it with topsoil it worked well.

  • @Dr.JulieJames
    @Dr.JulieJames Рік тому +4

    File Cabinet Planters now that I'd love to see...and i did..Thank you for the idea for my soon to be empty file cabinet..Beautiful

  • @deepSouthTexasPrepper
    @deepSouthTexasPrepper Рік тому +7

    Its not the container that is the cost of gold ...ITS THE DIRT 😂

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +2

      😂😂😂 Truth... They killin us on these soil prices!

    • @karenshaw3358
      @karenshaw3358 Рік тому +1

      Use Styrofoam in bottom. Free! Less soil needed. Pots are lighter to move if you use them.

  • @lesleykissamericafarm9349
    @lesleykissamericafarm9349 Рік тому +3

    I am SO glad to see your children helping out! We have our kiddos help as well and they learn so much more by getting involved. Such a great impact!
    Love your woven wire raised bed idea!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Thank you!! And YES! Its such a wonderful for experience for them! We are all learning so much together! ❤️

  • @MartiBaker-zs3xf
    @MartiBaker-zs3xf Місяць тому +6

    First time viewer. Loved your channel and your warm personality.

  • @stephaniedillard9706
    @stephaniedillard9706 Рік тому +4

    The best idea I have is to put a kiddie pool or some similar water feature. Put a few goldfish in. They will multiply. Mosquitos lay their eggs on the water, the goldfish eat the mosquitos and their eggs, and you have fish poop water for the garden!

  • @tamararoberts9307
    @tamararoberts9307 Рік тому +2

    Plus , by removing the plastic it will allow earthworms to enter and work. 😉 so beautiful to see the children involved ❤

  • @txLALA
    @txLALA Рік тому +3

    It turned out really nice with a huge amount of growing space. I’m definitely planting more herbs and flowers to naturally repel bad bugs.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Heyyyy!!!! We are on the same page! Thank you!!!

  • @charlesmarilynbillington3532
    @charlesmarilynbillington3532 3 місяці тому +4

    THE MOST HIGH YAH be Praised!

  • @singlegirlqpons
    @singlegirlqpons Рік тому +5

    This is my first video with you and its so valuable thank you!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      That makes my ❤️ so happy!!! Welcome! Im so glad you stopped by!

  • @vickyhorton9083
    @vickyhorton9083 3 місяці тому +5

    You could have put old wood, leaves, grass clippings, straw etc. in the bottom as a filler that would feed your plants to save a lot of money!!!!!

    • @sandraking9650
      @sandraking9650 2 місяці тому

      Yep, use that to fill it almost 3/4 of the way, otherwise it's wasted$$$ .

  • @HillCountryGardenGirl
    @HillCountryGardenGirl Рік тому +4

    Your enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      🥰🥰🥰🥰 Such kinds words!!! That makes my heart so happy!!

  • @containingmygarden
    @containingmygarden Рік тому +4

    Love it. A ring of lights around the base would be cute in the darkness.
    Be Blessed

  • @JohnWilliams-md3cg
    @JohnWilliams-md3cg Рік тому +4

    Very inspirational! Yes and I like frugal too .. Really is a nice visual as well. Think you've done much for many of us ..

  • @dawnebanks8312
    @dawnebanks8312 2 місяці тому +5

    You can also line the chicken wire with carboard for more support.

  • @kizziesplace
    @kizziesplace Місяць тому +3

    Yep! You knocked that one out of the park!!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Місяць тому

      Heyyyy!!! 😍
      Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @michmyers9485
    @michmyers9485 Рік тому +4

    So enjoying your gardening video.🌷 Thank you!

  • @mickeymcdoogle119
    @mickeymcdoogle119 Рік тому +4

    That looks very Beautiful !!! Great job!

  • @garyjoannaday6553
    @garyjoannaday6553 Рік тому +3

    Love the joy in your heart ❤️ it flows out in your enthusiasm for growing things 😊 Joanna

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Hey Joanna! ❤️ Thank you so much for those sweet words 🥰🥰🥰

  • @DawnRaeB
    @DawnRaeB Рік тому +3

    I believe this is my first visit to your channel. You got alot done and what great ideas with the fencing planter and pulling up the plastic to try to get rid of mosquitos.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Heyyyy!!!! Thank you and I'm so glad you've found us!!! ❤️

  • @ConradCardinal
    @ConradCardinal Рік тому +4

    The Marigolds are really easy to get seeds from in the fall so you can have as many as you could possibly need next year from the ones you bought this year

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Hey!! That k you for chiming in!!! You are so right! I've been BLOWN AWAY with the discovery of how many seeds come from one head of the flower!

    • @eminemilly
      @eminemilly Рік тому +1

      I never looked close but makes sense why they came baxk everywhere the next year lol

  • @montane_west
    @montane_west 3 місяці тому +4

    You are amazing, it's very nice to meet you 🙋🏿‍♂️

  • @carolelamont-moore8233
    @carolelamont-moore8233 Рік тому +3

    I know exactly 💯 what you are saying. My entire life is about solutions for the poor woman who almost thought who couldn't afford to do so. So to keep in mind, reuse what you can with what you have. Creativity. And of course one person trash is another's treasures. I'm excited for you!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Thank you!!!! I do believe that creativity is birth from a need or want!

  • @msg4141
    @msg4141 Рік тому +4

    The best way to deter mosquitos is to make sure things like your guttering is clear, no places where they can breed (they only need like a teaspoon of water to breed). No old empty pots that can hold water.
    So basically regularly scout around your property and keep it clean and clear of debris.

    • @dthtoangls
      @dthtoangls Рік тому +1

      It’s so hard to keep them away in Arizona, they swarm around anything damp.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      😶‍🌫️😣😣😣

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I had no idea they needed such LITTLE water! That's wild!

  • @tashaboo3195
    @tashaboo3195 Місяць тому +3

    Girl it means they are over pricing this world and we have the sense to get the same thing great quality for less. High five to you 🙏🏾 thank you because #frugal is the way

  • @argaliondialect
    @argaliondialect Рік тому +4

    Awesome, beautiful family and garden!!!

  • @Sososewist
    @Sososewist Рік тому +5

    You had me at frugal😂

  • @jacquelinelykins4485
    @jacquelinelykins4485 Рік тому +5

    Marigolds also repel deer and other critters because they don’t like the smell.

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      My plan was to plant so many this year!!! Thank you thank you!!!!

  • @aliciaspears7847
    @aliciaspears7847 Рік тому +6

    Sweet Baby Jesus, please tell me you made a video on the filing cabinet planters!! I've got two huge filling cabinets that I was about to get rid of. I'm gonna search thru your other videos right now because that is an amazing idea ! Thank you for sharing with us in such an enthusiastic way !

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Im so glad you found the video!!!!!! So exciting that you don't have to throw them away!!!

    • @aliciaspears7847
      @aliciaspears7847 Рік тому

      Oh, you're so right. I hate waste but I don't want to be a harder lol. Thank you so much for making these videos !
      I wouldn't accomplish half my DIYs without all the content created on UA-cam. Yall are amazing !

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      😍😍😍

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      😆😆😆😆

  • @D.D.1963
    @D.D.1963 Рік тому +2

    Bird houses, bat houses and birdfeeders birdbath keep the birds around all summer with suet, black oil sunflower seeds believe it or not they will stick around with this food because they will be eating bugs by the thousands it works. I’ve done this every year and I’ve noticed a big difference with a black flies. Mosquitoes horseflies have dropped immensely good luck beautiful work hard work you’re doing a wonderful job.🥰

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!!! Black oil sunflower seeds, OKAY! We are planning to make some birdhouses soon from pallets, Im happy to know what type of feed to get now!

    • @D.D.1963
      @D.D.1963 Рік тому +1

      @@ourfreedomsong Thistle seed brings in the song birds 🥰

  • @JulieS828
    @JulieS828 Місяць тому +5

    What a Great Idea!! Thank you so much!
    I was just looking at raised garden beds at the big box stores, way too much money! This is brilliant!

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Місяць тому +1

      I'm so happy this is helpful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @connie7335
    @connie7335 Місяць тому +4

    Very cool! But I don’t understand where all your energy comes from! (Although I suspect it’s your youth.) You have such passion and vision-and your garden reaps the benefit. You’re extremely enjoyable to watch! I figure I can almost garden vicariously through you! Thanks for a fun video.

  • @merehamaotearoa2383
    @merehamaotearoa2383 3 місяці тому +6

    Enjoyed you and your children's effort at planting a garden. If that is a Rosemary bush that you have in the center - it will grow enormous and overtake the whole circumference of the garden and you will either have to remove it or let it take over the whole area and you only need one plant. Just a tip to be aware of - thanks for sharing.

  • @dcs1414
    @dcs1414 Рік тому +3

    You are beautiful in your excitement for what you've accomplished. That's why I just subscribed before I even finished watching your video. Mind you I'm a 60 year old Grammy so I'm saying that in a very honest way. I can't wait to watch more.😊

    • @ourfreedomsong
      @ourfreedomsong  Рік тому

      Awwww. This made my heart so happy ❤️.... Its such a privilege to have you in the garden with me ❤️ Thank you for being here

  • @alchemistketu8627
    @alchemistketu8627 3 місяці тому +3

    Greetings and Gratitude for sharing your Growing journey ... I grow as well , my watermelon patches grow enormous sweet watermelons , my passion is growing food and Teaching Health and Wellness and more .
    FulJoy the Journey 🦋💚🦋

  • @jeanniejones1225
    @jeanniejones1225 3 місяці тому +3

    Super frugal and beautiful idea ! Thank You ‼️ God Bless You 🙏