Building a Wooden Raised Bed for Food Gardening

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build your wooden raised bed—a perfect way to grow food plants or even ornamental plants outdoors. Designed for beginner gardeners and those new to using power tools, this 3-hour class will guide you through the basics of carpentry, including cutting, assembling, and securing materials. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to construct raised beds and the confidence to use these techniques for other simple garden structures. No prior experience is necessary!

NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.