Building raised garden beds to outlast me

[j-c-c]

Let's see I want to grow stuff that I want to eat that will be in a rich moist soil for months at a time. So I will contain that soil with a wood perimeter that is treated under pressure to insure it doesn't rot or allows ANYTHING to actually grow on it at the most basic level maybe using any number of a long list of compounds made up of copper sulfate, arsenic, cyanide, or whatever.
What could go wrong, at least my government says its safe, and when was the last time they were wrong?

[freebeard]

I will contain that soil with a wood perimeter that is treated under pressure to insure it doesn't rot ... using any number of a long list of compounds made up of copper sulfate, arsenic, cyanide, or whatever.

Why would you do something just because the government says to? Use redwood, cedar or not wood.

[j-c-c]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

What makes a raised bed advantageous compared to one not raised? Most bugs can climb a foot, as well as animals. Maybe less weed seeds blowing in?

Only somebody under 50 would ask that question, no offense intended BTW.

[freebeard]

The Netherland's loss is Vermont's gain:

Styxhexenhammer Garden Update 12/18/2023

[j-c-c]

Black fairly snug PVC plastic in direct sunlight is very effective as a solarizing bio killer for any remnant weeds/roots still lurking. There are variables to it's effectiveness, time in place, amount and quantity of sun, etc but there are very few downsides and reemergence of not wanted growth is usually very far after new plantings have emerged, based on my experience.

[Piotrsko]

Gotta be cafeful what black pvc you buy. The stuff at the box stores is transparent so it only warms the dirt. Ask me how I know.