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| I was wondering what everyone uses for sealer for the wood for their raised bed. I'm going to build a 2"x12"x16' raised bed garden and want as few potentially hazardous chemicals in close contact with my veggies as possible. |
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| correction it will be 4' by 16' using the above mentioned lumber. |
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- Posted by engineeredgarden 7, nw Alabama (My Page) on Wed, Nov 5, 08 at 15:58
| jeremyjs - I think linseed oil would be great for you...welcome to the forum! EG |
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- Posted by mike_in_paradise 6U 5A Cn Jun9Sep29 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 5, 08 at 17:03
| I agree with linseed oil. I did some of the later beds with it and will be curious to see the difference in longevity. I thinned it for the first coat and then let it dry a day and then put on a full strength second coat. Linseed oil takes quite awhile to dry at full strength so plan on leaving the beds for a few days before filling them with soil. I have used it on some outside benches, one that has been outside for 10 years. and it turns the wood dark is still in good condition. This one is about 10 years old and has been out about 4 winters. This one is ten years old and has been out for all 10 of them. Both of these benches had light colored varnished wood when I bought them. |
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| I just used wood that was given to me by a friend, lol. No treatment because we get five to six months of constant rain. We tried that compacted wood stuff that is supposed to last forever on a walk in the back last year and it rotted from the inside out within eight months. Sure glad I didn't build the forthcoming deck out of it... |
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- Posted by greenbean08 5 CO (My Page) on Thu, Nov 6, 08 at 2:13
| Mike, I think you stole my dog...
I don't know if you'll see it from the pics, they're not the best, but mine sleeps just like yours. She's just a little paranoid about the camera, and I swear, she senses if you point it at her and looks up, or away, or wherever you don't want her to... |
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- Posted by mike_in_paradise 6U 5A Cn Jun9Sep29 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 6, 08 at 6:39
| Greenbean... Have you checked your back yard? The important question is does yours have a mustache!
Oh wait JD is boy! |
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| Ok, I wasn't going to post this, but... I think Mike went overboard on the linseed oil. You only apply it to the wood. Painting his Golden Retriever was an accident. Hehe Sorry but right next to the bench. I agree a natural sealent is best. |
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- Posted by mike_in_paradise 6U 5A Cn Jun9Sep29 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 6, 08 at 18:09
| Quote: I think Mike went overboard on the linseed oil. You only apply it to the wood. Painting his Golden Retriever was an accident. Naw you are wrong! He was a Bichon!
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| Thanks for the suggestions. Where do I get linseed oil? Will a hardware store have it and what would I use to thin it? |
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- Posted by greenbean08 5 CO (My Page) on Fri, Nov 7, 08 at 3:03
| Hmmm, not a mustache like that one! A bit of a white beard going on... Her "little brother" on the other hand, has something going on...well, see for yourself...
jeremyjs, I apologize for hijacking your thread. I'll stop now... |
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- Posted by mike_in_paradise 6U 5A Cn Jun9Sep29 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 7, 08 at 6:32
| You can buy Linseed oil in the Paint department of the home depot. I thin it with mineral spirits. |
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| No problem. I appreciate the advise and the picture of everyone's dog and the banter is amusing. It's much better than no answer at all. |
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- Posted by engineeredgarden 7, nw Alabama (My Page) on Fri, Nov 7, 08 at 10:12
| jeremyjs - you're a good sport...i'm glad that we were able to help out a fellow member. Don't be a stranger! EG |
Here is a link that might be useful: EG's Garden Blog
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