Justin Scott's Page

       Seaweed? Really? The first thought of it brings to mind fishy odors and the slow salty death of my garden. But after alot of research turns out if you live near the shore you have access to one of the most beneficial ingredients mother nature can add to your garden.

       The Irish and Scotish have been using the "ocean's grass" as their lifesource for hundreds of years. As a matter of fact, the Highlanders used only seaweed to fill their beds. Their land is devoid of any…

I am ready to build my raised bed for this spring but i am in serious debate over the use of p.t. wood. I've learned that over time p.t. can leach chemicals into the soil and is highly recommeneded not to use it at all. Cedar is the gardener's choice but is so expensive. Can i line my p.t. bed with plastic to put a barrier between the soil? If so, what kind of plastic? What is the best choice of wood that lasts long and is not expensive? Ahh!!! i dont know what to do! HELP!