Intermediate Wooden Raised Bed Building: Construction & Weatherproofing Techniques

Enhance your garden by learning to build a wooden raised bed with a seating ledge! This intermediate course is for gardeners and DIY enthusiasts with basic woodworking skills. In this course, you will build a sturdy raised bed with a ledge for seating or tools; choose and cut materials for strength and comfort; assemble the bed, reinforce the frame and secure the ledge and learn weatherproofing techniques to extend the bed's lifespan. By the end, you will be able to create a functional and durable raised bed. Some experience with woodworking tools and basic gardening knowledge is required.

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.