A raise bed

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  1. Lyn

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    I would like to build a small raised bed in my garden this year to grow some veg in.
    It would only be about 4 -5 feet square as I don't have any more room.
    How deep would it have to be ?
     
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    A minimum of 6" Lyn. This will give you a total depth of about 12 ".:thumb:
     
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