So we decided in that we wanted to use a raised bed system. This allows for a couple of good things. First we can clearly demarcate beds with space in between. Second it allows us to enrich the soil more easily. Here in Denver we have a mix of clay and loam(thick sand) soil. The loam isn't too bad but the clay is a bit of a problem as it is too dense for the plant roots to get through. When we first envisioned raised beds we planned to use a lasagna gardening system, which consists of building multiple layers of organic material(leaves, peat, newspaper, hay, etc..) that then break down over time creating nice loose soil.
With that in mind we built our beds in August of 09. Two of them are 3'x12' and the last is 3'x8' to accomodate a tree stump that is on the "future" list to remove. This was also one of Sara's first hands on experiences with power tools.
And the finished product in the yard.
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