Fake Lawns and Trex Raised Square Foot Garden Bed Construction in the Las Vegas Desert
July 28th, 2010 | 
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John from www.growingyourgreens.com visits Jason’s house in Las Vegas to learn more his raised bed construction and a fake lawn that was installed. Watch this video to learn more about the Trex Raised Vegetable Garden Bed that Jason Built. Also learn why Jason started growing his food.
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Tags: Bed Construction, Construction, Desert, Fake, Foot, Garden, Las Vegas, Lawns, Raised, Raised Bed, square, Square Foot Garden, Trex, Vegas, Vegetable Garden
25 Responses to “Fake Lawns and Trex Raised Square Foot Garden Bed Construction in the Las Vegas Desert”
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Jasons box is freestanding. The trex is thick enough to do that, but he did TIE the center together as trex is not as rigid as wood.
I’m in Phoenix (similar climate to Las Vegas) and thinking of starting a raised vegetable garden… I was all set to go the brick/block route until stumbling on your series and this Trex setup… wow, what a great option. John, do you happen to know if Jason secured the corner and middle posts in concrete for stability, or is the 4×8 garden box sturdy enough just as a free-standing box?
My first thought is, “Wow! Way to go, Jason!!”
My second thought is, “What the h-e-double L was his garden budget?” OMG I would love love to have a faux grass area in my lawn… but I priced it out and… uh… well, not in my galaxy price-wise. And the Trex beds are gorgeous and idea for the long term, but again must have cost a fortune. Which, unfortunately, is kind of the bottom line for me a lot of people. I can live vicariously tho… right? Hope to see Jasons garden updates!!
Wow he really has has nice raised beds and the self watering containers. I have a few of them I made myself too. He did a good job, I like It. If he Is a subscriber, does he have anything on his channel?
@morganmay1 Thank you so much for the link; I’ll check it out. Love your vids.
If there are seeds for tree collards or they are being sold as such, its probably not true tree collards, but more likely walking stick kale. Mine have never gone to seed. They are propogated by cuttings. They are rare/hard to find. Try bountifulgardens. o r g to order plants, who will ship them to you. (when available)
Jason’s beds were filled all the way to the bottom with organic “mels mix’. Organic Compost/Soil can get expensive.. But its worth it. You can make “raised bed” tables, if you dont want to fill that much, but then there is more expense in materials. I encourage you to search around for a good sources of organic compost to fill your beds with. Dirt is Good
great video! Just subscribed to your channel yesterday. Liking it very much! One question about the raised beds…They look like they were about 25″ deep, is all that filled with soil? I have 6″ raised beds in my yard now that are not making my back so happy and wanted to raise them up quite significantly but wondering what alternatives I have to using so much dirt? Thanks again! – Angela
Awwww! You got grass for the girlfriend.. that’s sweet.
WTG Jason! Very, very nice job. Thanks John for including Jason in your videos. It’s great to see others growing their greens!
Very very nice!
Looks great!
Jason, good job man. Very pro looking. Those Trex boards ain’t cheap, but they’ll last a good long time. I’m just starting out too and I understand your excitement. Like you, my wife is not into it as much as I am, but I bet she will be once the yummy veggies start producing. John, I love your show. I watch every episode. If you’re ever in east Texas, let me know. I’d love to meet you. Buy you a beer?
Watching this video gives me the most amazing feeling of deja vu. Also, I bet it’ll cost a lot of money to water those beds, mulch, or no mulch.
great job Jason ! I’m just learning about gardening and love your vids John … thanks. I just posted a vid on my channel of my little square foot garden project also. good luck.
Hi John, You have not only inspired me but now I inspire others due to you : ) Just tonight I had someone tell me they were inspired after taking the tour here. I tell everyone about John when I show them my garden and green house. If you are ever in N.W. Montana around Glacier National Park it would be great to meet you.
Nice JOB Jason! Now off to see the other new videos! I love when there are new John videos. My favorite on youtube, tv has become obsolete due to youtube and the new garden.
Live your dream
Jason, very tidy work, it’s a credit to you.
John, if you ever end up on a field trip in Ireland you are welcome to stay in my house.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Excellent job! I love your garden, Jason. It saves water.
Wonderful job Jason! Thanks John for sharing this with us!
Wow, great set ups! Love the no mow lawn.
John you need some kind of sponsor program so you can travel the country looking at gardens and doing talks.
Excellent series. Great job Jason. I am impressed. It would be nice if there was a site that your subscribers could post pictures of their raised bed/container gardens. Hint Hint ; )
And John…even though I know that the likelihood of ever seeing you in my small town in WV is pretty much zero, I do want you to know that your influence was HUGE in my decisions to plant a garden and to do raised beds. I still have a small traditional tilled plot because I could not afford to build enough beds this year to plant everything I wanted, next year I should be in 100% raised beds. I have learned so much from you and I truly appreciate it.
@btigtime2 Then he can head north to the mountains of WV. I would love a visit. Perhaps a new show….The John Kohler Road Show !!!!