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Feb 25 2011
Build Your Own Raised Flower/Vegetable Bed
This is the time of year to start thinking about building a raised flower/vegetable bed. I'm planning to put some new beds in a different part of our yard this year…and in some sort of weird configuration. Maybe the shape of a star. Or a rainbow. Or a thumbs-up. I'll stop talking now.
Here's my flower bed tutorial from the archives. It really is a cinch.
I have a great project to keep you busy this weekend: pick a good sunny spot in your yard and build a raised vegetable bed!
I have raised vegetable beds around my house, and I love them. They provide good drainage for your plants, and you have more flexibility about where to plant different things. You can get creative and stack the beds, growing herbs in the smaller top area and veggies around the bottom. Or you can create designs with your beds, using geometric shapes to create some sort of pattern.
Because I wanted to show you how to do this and because I asked nicely, my friend Brent came out yesterday with a small pile of supplies and put together a very basic raised bed while I squatted on the ground and photographed the process.
I want you to know that this is the easiest thing in the world to do. If you're even remotely comfortable with using a drill, this entire project can take under an hour. If not, it still won't take you very long. And it'll bring you a great sense of satisfaction…especially when you see that first little hint of a tiny green tomato showing itself.
We'll cover the soil and other matters later. Today it's all about building the box.
You'll need a tape measure, a pencil, and a level.
A small sledge hammer and a drill. Any simple drill will do, and you need a 7/64 #8 counter sink bit.
Everyone should have a 7/64 #8 counter sink bit.
You need 1# 3 – 3 1/2 AND 1# 2 – 2 1/2 Exterior screws.
You need 1 bundle of 18″ to 24″ stakes.
And you need four 2 x 6 boards, cut to 8′…AND four 2 x 6 boards cut to 4′. Pine or cedar work well—but just make sure you do not use pressure-treated (treated) lumber. It's treated with chemicals that would be harmful to the soil, the plants, and you.
And by the way, all you need to do is take this list to your local hardware store/lumber yard/home improvement warehouse, act really clueless, and they'll feel sorry for you and get you everything you need. It works for me on a regular basis.
So we're making a 4 x 8 raised vegetable bed today. But keep in mind that you can do any size you need—just follow this general procedure. Just pick the spot where you want it to go—good morning sun is important—and measure to decide on the best size. Also keep in mind that you can change things up a little bit on your bed—you can make the ends inset a bit and add a little more flair. But I live in the country and have to mow and weedeat a lot of things, so I keep it very, very plain and utilitarian.
The first thing we need to do is drill the pilot holes for the screws. You could drill the screws straight into the board, but because the screws are going close to the end, it could split the board and that would make you cry.
So first, measure in 3/4 inch from the end and side to create two "x" marks on each end of the long boards.
Look! You just drilled two pilot holes.
Well, Brent did. But just pretend you did.
Pretend I did, too.
Repeat this on all the long (8′) boards until they all have two pilot holes on each end.
Now, after you've finished drilling the pilot holes, just swap the drill bit…
…For the Phillips screwdriver bit…and you've got yourself a wicked electric screwdriver!
Now it's time to build the bottom layer. Stand two long boards and two short boards on their sides and line them up…
And insert long screws through the pilot holes of the long boards into the very end of the shorter boards. Hold the boards firmly while you drill.
Attach both screws on the end of each board before moving on to the next corner.
Just move around until all the screws are in. The purpose here is just to form the rectangle and attach the boards together.
And that's it! A raised flower bed. Now go take on the day!
Just kidding. There's more.
Now we need to secure the base to stakes in the ground, and we have to level the rectangle. So grab a stake and drive it into the very corner of the most level side of the box.
Leave about 4-6 inches of stake sticking up above the board.
Next, level up the two sides—one short and one long—on either side of the stake. Leveling this bottom layer of the flower bed is very important, so take your time to get it right.
Once that side is level, insert the drill bit again and drill two pilot holes through the board into the stake, and insert two of the shorter screws to secure it..
*Repeat this step: drive a stake into the other corner (on the same side) and attach the board to the stake with screws.
It helps to have a Basset Hound nearby for support.
Now, the rectangle is probably still a little caddy-wompuss, so you need to go to the other end now (the end without the stakes) and square it off. Just set the carpenter's square inside and make it fit. You don't want a Vegetable Trapezoid.
Once it's square, drive stakes into both corners.
And now—very important—you need to level this side. Level, level, level.
Do you know how a level works?
This is not level. The bubble is not in the middle, and the bubble never lies.
So that's when you need to adjust—push and pull lightly…
Until the bubble takes its rightful place in the middle. This means it's level. Hallelujah.
Now that it's perfectly level, we need to secure the sucker with some more stakes so it won't ever move again for the rest of its life. So go around the inside of the box, driving one stake in the middle of each short side and two stakes into the middle of each long side.
Drill pilot holes and attach two short screws to each stake. These extra stakes will prevent the bed from expanding and bowing in the middle.
Now, once you've attached all the stakes to the inside of the box (there should be a total of ten stakes), you can begin setting on the boards that'll comprise the top layer.
This part's a piece of cake. Since you already leveled the bottom layer, you don't have to mess with that now. All you need to do is attach the boards.
So all you do now is just drill pilot holes through the board and into the stake…
And insert the short screws to attach the board to the stake.
Then, as you add each board, attach the ends with long screws just like you did on the bottom layer.
Almost there, baby! And note that on the far end of the bed, my yard is starting to slightly slope downhill. And since the bed is perfectly level, it's creating a gap at the bottom. This is no big deal at all; when I prepare the ground and add my dirt, it'll fill in just fine.
Someone hand me my seed catalog. The time is drawing near.
Yahoo! Another vegetable bed. Just what I needed. I can now go on living.
And note: if you like, you can stop at one layer and not add the second layer of boards. I have several single-layer beds and like them fine. But my soil is very clayey and hard here, and I wanted the good drainage of a taller bed.
If you stop at one layer and have a single-layer bed, just use shorter stakes and drive them down so they're below the level of the board.
So to sum things up…
4 – 2 x 6 boards @ 8 feet long. (Pine or cedar are good choices. Don't use pressure treated lumber.)
4 – 2 x 6 boards @ 4 feet long.
1# 3 – 3 1/2 exterior screws
1# 2 – 2 1/2 exterior screws
1 bundle 18″ – 24″ stakes
Tape measure
Small sledge hammer
Carpenter's square
Cordless drill
7/64 #8 counter sink bit
Basic instructions:
Set the first side, attach ends with large screws. Attach ends on second side with large screws.
Square and level first side. Drive stakes in corners. Attach stakes to boards with small screws.
Square and level second side. Drive stakes in corners. Attach stakes to boards with small screws.
*Make sure the whole thing is level*
Drive more stakes all along the inside of the box, leaving about 4 inches of stake sticking above the board. Attach stakes to boards with small screws.
Attach upper layer of boards to themselves as you did on the bottom layer, then attach boards to stakes.
That's it.
You can do it!
Pioneer Woman
P.S. Thank you, Brent!
591 Comments and 17 Replies
Dancing Shoes On Thursday, February 26 at 11:25 am
I'm ready to garden now!!
Kat On Thursday, February 26 at 11:25 am
I've vowed to at least grow my own herbs this year…. Have you seen the prices at the store???? sheesh.
MariaP On Thursday, February 26 at 11:27 am
WoooHooo! THank you! I was just trying to explain the concept of a raised be to my husband last night. I think his eyes are still crossed. I stink at complex descriptions… Now I can just hand him the bed size, desired location and this page and voila! I'm itching sooo bad to get my seed!
dylansgrace On Thursday, February 26 at 11:27 am
I think you read my mind – I was just doing some internet research on how to build raised beds. I was going to build them last year, but never got around to it. This year, I am doing it, as I just turned 40 and my goal is to get around to all those things I always said I would get around to. Thank you for the instructions
Christina On Thursday, February 26 at 11:29 am
Great tutorial! I can't wait to see how the rest of it works. I've never heard of these. They may be the gardening solution we've been looking for. Thanks so much!
Robin from Ok On Thursday, February 26 at 11:31 am
I'm so glad you did this. My husband and I are going to do this over the weekend. Seriously, THANKS!
Meredith Staton On Thursday, February 26 at 11:35 am
Thank you, so much for this tutorial- it's just what I've needed to get started with successful gardening. I can't wait!!
Jeanine On Thursday, February 26 at 11:37 am
Hey Ree, great instructions I loved my raised beds in Las Vegas, however, living in the mountains with ALOT of wildlife (rabbits and squirells first) can be dangerous for my veggies, do you have any suggestions that would help? Last year I never even got one tomato, eggplant, jalapenos, green bells, they were ALL eaten! HELP!!!!
Cynthia On Thursday, February 26 at 11:39 am
This is great, thank you so much! I told my son that I want to start a vegetable garden and he started giving me a list of things he wants in there, he's 5, so I don't know if realizes that we can't possibly grow everything. But that doesn't mean I won't give it a try. If the weather holds up this weekend, this will be one of our weekend projects.
Thanks again!!
Asian Aisle On Thursday, February 26 at 11:39 am
I really appreciate this pictorial/tutorial. It'll certainly come in handy one day when I plan a garden. First I need a yard!
Jo F. On Thursday, February 26 at 11:39 am
The best thing about raised beds–it's never too wet to get in the garden! We use the square foot method, and everything is easily reachable. We grow tomatoes vertically by tying them to fencing that is attached to posts. It's starting to warm up here in Ohio and I CANNOT WAIT to start planting!
Robyn On Thursday, February 26 at 11:47 am
I did this last weekend.
Well. Sort of. I didn't level it, only used two stakes, and I used wood from a friend's old fence.
But it doesn't need to be perfect.
Bobosaur Wrangler On Thursday, February 26 at 11:49 am
Well, that almost looks do-able! I wonder if I can find random wood pieces of those lengths around my house already… Or just take over some of the already existing raised beds that have gone wild and free over the years.
Kari Lee On Thursday, February 26 at 11:51 am
You said caddy-wompuss! I love it!!
I just moved into a second floor apartment (temporary, but necessary) and I'm thinking of doing some kind of window box so I can at least grow herbs.
Thanks for sharing this!
Alyssa On Thursday, February 26 at 11:56 am
Oh thank you Ree! I will return and report.
Katie B On Thursday, February 26 at 11:58 am
How appropriate that this was posted TODAY, as dear hubby and I are building a raised bed THIS WEEKEND! And now we know exactly how to do it!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Jenn in AZ On Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 pm
What a great tutorial! My husband came home on Saturday with a load of veggie and herb plants & a tangerine tree to plant. Dug a hole near an existing bubbler for the tree (yum! already has blossoms…hope it produces this year!). Then, he tilled up a 3×8 section of earth in our backyard for our veggies, fertilized and such, then planted the veggies & herbs. We now are waiting for his "Salsa Garden" to produce. (We have Early Girl & Roma tomatoes, bell peppers (I requested these), Anaheim Green Chilis, Jalapeños, Onions, Cilantro, and some Rosemary & Basil for me :). The kids LOVE a garden and I do too, it's just a lot of work. We have to do it now, b/c it's too hot in Phoenix any later. I would love raised beds, though, and am showing my dh this post! I also am going to container garden some more fresh herbs.
Anneli On Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 pm
I wish I had a place to grow vegetables…
Also, every time I see stakes, I just kinda wanna go out and slay vampires while making witty puns. :O
Lynann On Monday, February 28 at 8:42 pm
Jenn in AZ On Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 pm
Oh, I am going to post pics today (hopefully) of our fledgling garden on my site!
KimL On Thursday, February 26 at 12:00 pm
I've wanted a veggie garden for years now, but the thought of tilling the ground and then weeding always put me off. I'm going to show this to my hubby and see if he can make me some of those beds. Of course, I'll have to wait another two months before all this snow melts, but hey, if it means I can have a garden, I can wait! Thanks Ree!
Viking Mom On Thursday, February 26 at 12:01 pm
Raised beds are the ONLY way we can keep gophers and rabbits out of our garden. All of our raised boxes sit on 2 block high cinder-blocks with impacted dirt as a foundation. Under the wood frames we have 1/4 wire mesh nailed to the frame. The first layer on the bottom is pulverized concrete, and then the soil. It has been the ONLY way to keep the stupid gophers out of my garden. It is also nice not have to bend too far over.
Awesome project!
Kim Adams On Thursday, February 26 at 12:02 pm
I was just looking for directions to build a raised flower bed the other day. As I was looking I kept thinking "I wish these instructions had pictures, Ree would have put pictures." Thanks a bunch for the instructions.
One questions: There is a concrete slab in my backyard where a storage shed used to be. Can I build a raised flower bed on that if I make it high enough for drainage, or would that not work?
Cynthia On Thursday, February 26 at 12:05 pm
I once had a boyfriend that built one of these for me.
Bev On Thursday, February 26 at 12:17 pm
I'm growing tomatoes this year, on my patio, in pots. Also some flowers, and maybe some cukes. I have a rhubarb plant just outside my front door, in the ground. A friend put it there for me. Kinda sorta maybe an odd place for it, but I've harvested enough the past 2 years for a couple of pies and some rhubarb sauce, something my Mom made years ago. It reminds me of my childhood. I look forward to my tomatoes each and every year.
Mary On Thursday, February 26 at 12:17 pm
Thanks for this! I need visuals. I also need a raised bed for herbs.
Lee On Thursday, February 26 at 12:17 pm
OK, I am laughing hysterically since we are expecting 7-9″ of snow today in Minneapolis. I'll revist this post in say, May…
Jenni H. On Thursday, February 26 at 12:26 pm
Maybe next weekend we can do this. They're talking about snow for this weekend.
If we want to start seeds inside…when do we start them?
maya | springtree road On Thursday, February 26 at 12:26 pm
we're buying our first house (yay!) so this is wonderfully timely for me. i can't wait to have my first garden!
kristi On Thursday, February 26 at 12:26 pm
We did this last spring and I LOVE my garden. I can't wait to start planting my veggies again. It is 90 degrees here right now but I know a freeze is a coming some time…so for now I wait…and dream. Raised beds are the way to go!
Pam On Thursday, February 26 at 12:26 pm
Between the bunnies and the deer, it's just not worth planting anything around here. Thankfully our land is planted with Live Oaks and trees that have really pretty purple flowers in the Spring LOL SO far the only things I've found that I can plant and the critters won't eat is Lantana and cactus.
ang On Thursday, February 26 at 12:31 pm
wood rots
p.j. On Thursday, February 26 at 12:36 pm
Oh, Ree. I would love to have some of these!!
How lovely it must be to just add beds willy-nilly wherever you want.
But I get hardly any sun on my narrow city lot. Mature trees and my neighbor's forest of 20′ tall bamboo (it is a jungle over there) to the east block out any decent morning sun.
Ah, I will live vicariously through you.
Maria On Thursday, February 26 at 12:36 pm
Thanks for these directions, we were just talking bout doing this whenever spring melts all this snow! Oh, and you are up for an award at Parent and Child Magazine. I voted already, go give yourself a boost! http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogcontest/
SammiCat On Thursday, February 26 at 12:38 pm
Well shoot, woke up to snow this morning, I am so ready to see some green when I look out the window. We are planning a square foot qarden this summer so your timing it terrific. The plan was to get started on some beds this weekend but probably not in the snow. Guess I will have to be content with thumbing thru my Burpee catalog. Can't wait to see more tips! Thanks Ree!
SurprisingWoman On Thursday, February 26 at 12:42 pm
I have never used raised beds like this before. I might have to go and look in the yard to see where they could go.
Nice tutorial!
Stephanie On Thursday, February 26 at 12:55 pm
Thanks for the great tutorial. I'm sure my husband (the contractor) would know exactly how to do something like this, but getting him to actually do it is the trick. Now I can do it on my own!
JessieMN On Thursday, February 26 at 12:56 pm
Thanks! Are there big reasons as to why raised beds are better….other than just for your back's health? What do you fill with? Compost first then dirt? So many questions!!
Brown Eyed Girl On Thursday, February 26 at 12:57 pm
Can you please post more pictures of your other raised veggie beds? I would like to see how they blend in with your other landscaping around your house. I am interested in where you place them and what you put in them and how you deal with trellising. More info please!
Kristina On Thursday, February 26 at 12:58 pm
Thanks, Brent!
Michelle On Thursday, February 26 at 1:01 pm
I love my raised bed garden! We used Trex decking material instead of "real" wood. Real wood rots, and we don't want treated stuff for our organic veggies. Trex doesn't rot, and it looks good, and doesn't need to be painted or anything. We got it leftover from the scrap pile at the lumber yard for next to nothing.
Renee On Thursday, February 26 at 1:02 pm
I'm so excited about this! I wanted to make raised beds last year, but it got too late in the growing season! This year I'm doing it!
Amanda On Thursday, February 26 at 1:05 pm
Hooray for gardening! Boo for having too much shade in the backyard for an actual vegetable garden! After two years of failure, I've decided that the raised bed I built (out of logs from trees we cut down, since I didn't have the dough for lumber) in the only remotely sunny spot in the yard, I'm going to call it quits for that kind of garden for now. We'll have to cut down a ton more trees to get enough sun, and unfortunately not all the trees in question are on our property. But I'm going to try planting some tomatoes, cucumber, and zucchini in pots against the front fence, which gets more light, so hopefully I'll have something!
For the people asking about the grass, I built a flower bed in my front yard that wasn't nearly as deep as PW's…I just laid out a layer of newspaper over the grass, piled the dirt on top, and haven't had to do much weeding at all! And it'll break down and add to the soil as it decomposes.
Sara On Thursday, February 26 at 1:06 pm
Will you teach us how to prepare the ground and put the dirt in too? Like what kind of dirt?
LIsa S. On Thursday, February 26 at 1:10 pm
Honey, I just learned something new on PW's blog and need you to go to the lumber store and pick up these supplies for me.
He just loves my new little projects. Thanks Ree, I've been wanting to do this for the past few years and I think you just inspired me.
Tlex On Thursday, February 26 at 1:18 pm
God love you, woman. How did you know that this was on our weekend to do list?
Carolyn On Thursday, February 26 at 1:26 pm
I just live down the road from you…but how do you deal with the deer? I put in new raised beds, and they were just munchies for my sweet little bambis…Would love any ideas!
Ro On Thursday, February 26 at 1:29 pm
Thanks Ree and Brent. I am on my way to the lumber yard. Can't build it yet as there is snow on the ground and it is 7 degrees out. Aaaah! But spring is coming.
rachel On Thursday, February 26 at 1:38 pm
Yea, pretty pictures but too much for me to do on my own.
#244, you can cover plants and bushes with a net, they don't eat through it, and if you have a fence, place chicken wire above the fence, they can't jump over.
Christi On Thursday, February 26 at 1:44 pm
PW…you rock! I've been waiting for gardening!!! Just devoured a gardening book titled The Southern Kitchen Garden by William Adams and Tom LeRoy. They have a great layout of raised beds for a kitchen garden. Check it out!
Janet On Thursday, February 26 at 1:47 pm
Brent, will you please come to Phoenix?
chelsey On Thursday, February 26 at 1:51 pm
My husband made me one of these but we also but a mesh eco friendly fabric on the bottom (home depot , I will find the name) that way for us city folk we can retain the soil but let the water soak out…helps prevent a "sinking veggie box!"
MariaV On Thursday, February 26 at 1:53 pm
Great tutorial, Ree and Brent. This gives me an excuse to drive my husband crazy by using his tools.
Dianne K On Thursday, February 26 at 2:00 pm
We have our gardens in raised beds also. Love this. Love the look of it and how nice it adds to the landscaping to our yard…..because we don't have any, lol!!!!
grandma j On Thursday, February 26 at 2:03 pm
Once I finish that project I should be able to build my own casket. Just saying.
Brenda C. On Thursday, February 26 at 2:06 pm
Thanks Ree for sharing!!! Ive been wanting to do this for a long time… Be back after while …. Going to get supplies!!!
: )
Keep on Truckin
Treehouse Chef On Thursday, February 26 at 2:07 pm
This is something to think about for sure!
Bess On Thursday, February 26 at 2:08 pm
I am so excited about this! We will be moving this summer, and I've decided this will be one of my first projects at the new house. That way, I'll be ready to get started on the planting right away next year. Thanks for making it easy for us!
Sam in NC On Thursday, February 26 at 2:23 pm
Love it – thanks for the "how to." I recommend keeping beds small enough to be able to reach into it to tend from the outside because I usually don't leave a whole lot of room on the inside to kneel down in it with all the stuff I like to grow – and I use the word "grow" very loosely here.
I can't wait to see how you get rid of the grass and keep the grass and weeds from choking your vegetables. I hate to use Roundup. All those chemicals can't be good to use on something we would eat!
BeachMama On Thursday, February 26 at 2:31 pm
I've never done a raised bed before, and frankly never thought of it, but it would sure cure my two pet peeves about my veggie garden. Hubby getting grass in it when he mows and the kids running in it while running around the yard. I may have to try this this year. But, we still have a foot of snow on the ground so I have a couple of months to plan.
lindalou On Thursday, February 26 at 2:38 pm
I am actually going to give this a try…as soon as winter leaves.
holly On Thursday, February 26 at 2:46 pm
caddy-wompuss – i've said it often, but never seen it "on paper" LOL.
got my project for the weekend! So excited about this "series".
Kara McCoy On Thursday, February 26 at 2:50 pm
We have used raised beds for several years now and I LOVE them! They are so nice and tidy and sooooo much less weeds infiltrate our garden! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Slug-A-Bed On Thursday, February 26 at 2:51 pm
Brent and the bassett built a raised bed box.
Brent and the bassett wore brown and white socks.
Brent and the bassett used boards and a bit.
Brent and the bassett made it fit, fit, fit.
Sorry, getting ready for Dr. Suess birthday.
Rebecca On Thursday, February 26 at 2:53 pm
How do you keep your animals out of your beds? My dogs enjoyed romping through my last garden…
Kelly L On Thursday, February 26 at 2:53 pm
If you could find a way of ordering my husband to let me have a garden, that would be great. I've wanted a raised garden bed for years now! Hubby, of course, is right. I should pay off credit card first to pay off last project before stating ANOTHER project. I hate it when he makes sense. *SIGH* Maybe next year…for Christmas. He can't say no to a Christmas gift, can he? CAN HE?
Lee On Thursday, February 26 at 2:59 pm
These look awesome. We had one of these when I was growing up, and my mother literally could not pay me to care. Now I really want one! We are military, though, and move regularly. I found these earth boxes http://www.earthbox.com that have reservoirs at the bottom. I've used them for several years and they work well. And they are portable! I posted a couple of pictures here
The smell of dirt is in the air!
Misha On Thursday, February 26 at 3:11 pm
Oh what fun to even think about gardening again!
We still have snow covering everything, including another storm on it's way tonight so until I can see ground again, feel warm temps again, feel it is safe to even plant with no killing frost again, I will continue to read and enjoy yours!
And being that I will be (as of tomorrow) one of thousands of Michigan workers who are being layed off I just may have a lot of time on my hands this summer.
Emily On Thursday, February 26 at 3:15 pm
thank you for this!!! I definitely needed to how to although, I'm sure as soon as my husband sees me with the drill (even though I'm PERFECTLY capable of using one) he'll be out the door to "supervise" AKA take over. ah, men.
Acher On Thursday, February 26 at 3:18 pm
Barbara On Thursday, February 26 at 3:18 pm
Wish I could pet Charlie.
Waiting for the drawing announcement on Confessions. Moo!
Acher On Thursday, February 26 at 3:20 pm
Um, thank you for using caddy wompus in a sentance. I grew up in Southern Illinois, where that is a common thing to say. I now live in Chicago, and every time it comes out of my mouth, people look at me like I have lobster claws growing out of the side of my head.
Oh, and also thanks for having a basset hound. I also get the same look when people find out that my husband and I have two of them… in a 900 sq ft condo…
Angie Olson On Thursday, February 26 at 3:26 pm
THANK YOU! That is my project for spring and my hubby doesn't "do" carpentry. I can definitely do this w/o him. Our dear gardener who usually helps us tackle the bigger garden projects went back to Guatemala to be with his sick mom. So, I've been wondering how in the world am I ever going to get this done in time for veggies…you've sent the seed fairies my way!
Roberta Moehl On Thursday, February 26 at 3:27 pm
I just wanted to add a little note about the one layer beds. I had my husband make 4 raised beds for me a few years ago for strawberries (they are great). I requested the 2 layers of boards but I was told that one layer would be fine. But I have two problems with them. Rabbits – I get one to two nests in my beds every year. Grass – when my husband mows the yard the grass is blown into the bed and I have a hard time keeping the weeds out. I love my raised beds and I would put more in if they were made with taller sides.
Cara On Thursday, February 26 at 3:33 pm
Thanks for this, and I'm looking forward to the soil preparation for the bed. I am having a third of my city backyard in a row garden this summer (with help of friends) but I've been thinking of raised beds in different areas for lettuce, herbs, etc.
lynn On Thursday, February 26 at 3:36 pm
Thank you for using the word "caddywompuss". that's the word I grew up using for things that were… well.. caddywompuss. Some people around use the word "wopperjod" – strange, it doesn't describe it at all!
Ruth Ann On Thursday, February 26 at 3:36 pm
Schedule Brent for me as well! I hate crouching down in a regular garden………getting old. Legs fall asleep.
Anonymous On Thursday, February 26 at 3:43 pm
now all I need to is find some sun…with over a 100 trees, its not a easy task….I might put one right in the middle of my front yard….lol…hubby would love that!!!
nice rasied beds….I will be growing more veggies this year for sure
Betsy On Thursday, February 26 at 3:44 pm
sorry, that's my post # 275..I forgot to sign in…duh!!
emily On Thursday, February 26 at 3:44 pm
THANK YOU for this fabulous how-to!
lil ol me On Thursday, February 26 at 4:13 pm
They are gorgeous! And oh so fun to fill… can't wait to see what you pick, Ree.
Christi On Thursday, February 26 at 4:17 pm
Great! This is exactly how I built mine last year, and I am in desperate need of another. Thanks for the reminder.
sharon in Ca On Thursday, February 26 at 4:35 pm
Cool, Ree. thanks…I definitely plan to grow stuff this year. We just bought our house and the back yard is kind of a jungle right now. I'm gonna try (and recruit my hubby) to at least clear enough of a spot to start with.
Laura Holden On Thursday, February 26 at 4:38 pm
I just got my seeds last week. Now all I need is about 4 of these raised beds. Or maybe 8. I got a little carried away with the seeds!!! :0)
Bridget On Thursday, February 26 at 4:41 pm
I kid you not, two days ago I just mentioned to my love about making a little garden in our back yard! We live in the burbs of Seattle and don't have a large yard. We have one great sunny spot we were going to build a pergola or do some sort of nice sitting area. The landscaping is already matured around this spot & it's in the center of our long narrow yard. BUT, we have kids that need to see some veggies grow! We had to grow our pumpkin plant in a barrel last year…and that's just not right. (coming from a country/city girl born in Arkansas) So think I'm going to make a couple raised garden beds as our focus point for now. Perfect timing! Thanks!!!
Oh, and definitely need some info about what do next! : )
Have a good one Ree!
Stephanie On Thursday, February 26 at 4:52 pm
Oh! I LOVE you, Pioneer Woman!
The prospect of going home to build these this weekend has me all giddy inside.
If I had a tail (and were a dog) – it would be wagging!
Too Far North On Thursday, February 26 at 4:54 pm
Um, my yard is still under several feet of snow. Oddly enough however, I was just thinking about this very project yesterday. Thanks for the instructions! I hope to use them in a few months, when the ground shows up again.
Alicia On Thursday, February 26 at 5:11 pm
I keep seeing these EVERYWHERE! But alas I have no yard. Apartment living bites. So I'm living vicariously through you and all others who have these.
Erica Perkins On Thursday, February 26 at 5:14 pm
Thanks so much for these instructions…perfectly clear for my husband to follow. I've been talking the last couple of years about putting in a raised bed on the side of our house. This has made it all pretty easy sounding to do.
Erin On Thursday, February 26 at 5:21 pm
you just gave my husband a spring project! Thank you Ree! He is going to be sooo happy with you! ( do you detect the slight sarcasm in my voice!) hee hee
Donna S On Thursday, February 26 at 5:23 pm
We were planing on doing this THIS WEEKEND – how timely! Thanks for the detailed instructions! We'll need them! I think our beds will only be one board high because really we're using the soil that is on the ground and don't want to have to buy too much compost/soil. I even did a post about it two days ago! I'm just so darn excited – and even more excited that you're going to teach us all your mad skillz – I've always wanted a reason to say that! Thanks again!
CarolG. On Thursday, February 26 at 5:25 pm
My husband will want to weep. I've got to have a raised bed this year and now I have directions. Perhaps I should explain to my son that he needs to learn how to build a simple project. If I pick up the drill, the project is doomed, YEAH, that's right, DOOMED. Somebody else will have to build the bed.
kim On Thursday, February 26 at 5:54 pm
Laura and I just divided up our seeds from Mansfield MO.
Can't wait to see if I have what it takes!!
Joanne On Thursday, February 26 at 5:57 pm
i should try it, only because you get to use power tools!
Tanis B. On Thursday, February 26 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for this! I'll have to come check it out again in a couple of months-I live in Manitoba (Canada) so we still have tons of snow and it won't be gone for another month or two!
Baba On Thursday, February 26 at 6:19 pm
Ahhh gardening. I love it. We have used raised beds for years when we lived in the city and are considering using them again because our soil here is just not cutting it. Great tutorial by the way!
Shay On Thursday, February 26 at 6:20 pm
You know, raised beds are in my plan for the garden this year, but to even think about it now is pure folly! We just got another 28 inches of snow on Monday! Add that to the feet that were already down and the sight of grass is a pipe dream.
Maybe I'll go buy the supplies anyway. I'll let my oldest boy start cutting the lumber. Can you say "Woodshop 101″?
Nancy On Thursday, February 26 at 6:20 pm
When I lived in Stillwater I had raised vegetable beds, but they were made from railroad ties. Probably not a good thing to do, but that is what we did. oops!
Theresa in Alberta On Thursday, February 26 at 6:27 pm
Mmmmm, can you send Brent my way for a couple hours please? Excellant instructions PW!
Puppydogs On Thursday, February 26 at 6:39 pm
oooo I am soo excited you have this. I purchased packets of seed for the first time in my life! Not to mention I am 44 years old-wow and I will try to grow a veggie garden this year! Woooo Hooo!
Sarah On Thursday, February 26 at 6:42 pm
My husband and I were JUST talking about re=doing our bowing raised bed last night…and wah-la, here's your tutorial. You do read minds, I know it. Thank you Ree (and Brent!!).


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For most political science courses, the prerequisite is PSC-0101 or PSC-0103 or permission of instructor (POI).
PSC-0101 Introduction to Political Science
This course introduces students to the systematic study of
politics and crucial concepts in the discipline, including government,
democracy, power, justice, and collective action. Course materials
consist of philosophical and theoretical texts, case studies, political
analyses, and documentaries. Upon completion, students will better
understand the practice of politics on local, national, and
international levels. No prerequisite. Offered fall semester. 3 credits.
This course fulfills either the Global Awareness/Culture requirement or
the Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in the Undergraduate
College's general education program. NOTE– It cannot be used to fulfill
both requirements.
PSC-H101 Honors Introduction to Political Science
This course introduces students to the systematic study of
politics and crucial concepts in the discipline, including government,
democracy, power, justice, and collective action. Course materials
consist of philosophical and theoretical texts, case studies, political
analyses, and documentaries. Upon completion, students will better
understand the practice of politics on local, national, and
international levels. Students will collaborate with the instructor to
conduct an advanced analysis of an issue in U.S. foreign policy and
travel to Washington, D.C. to present their findings and meet with a
member of the U.S. Congress. 3 credits.
PSC-0103 Introduction to American Politics
Analysis of how the American Government works and why it works
the way it does. We will consider what problems we think our government
should solve and how it should solve those problems. We will examine the
principal institutions of American Government: The Presidency,
Congress, the Court system, the media, political parties, interest
groups, and elections. Each student will pick a current issue of special
interest and follow it for the semester. No prerequisite. Offered
spring semester. 3 credits.
PSC-0220 Statistics I
An introduction to the concepts of descriptive statistics in the
social sciences. Students learn to compute basic statistical analysis
and discuss the application of the analysis to research in the social
sciences. This course provides practical application of statistical
principles and introduces the use of the computer for statistical
analysis. Strongly recommended for Political Science students. This
course is cross-listed with PSY-0210. Prerequisite: MAT-0115. Offered
fall semester. 3 credits.
PSC-0221 Statistics IIA study of sensory,
perceptual, intellectual, and linguistic processes that regulate how
individuals experience, think about, and understand the world. Strongly
recommended for Political Science students. This course is cross-listed
with PSY-0241. Prerequisite: PSY-0210 or PSC-0220. Offered fall
semester. 3 credits.
PSC-0240 Political Philosophy
An introduction and analysis of the founding texts of western
political thought – Plato's Republic, Aristotle's Politics,
Machiavelli's Prince – as well as of Roman legal and political thought
and medieval political philosophy. This course is cross listed with
PHI-0240. Offered fall semester in alternate years. 3 credits.
PSC-0255 Women in Politics
In 2006, women hold 81, or 15.1%, of the 535 seats in the 109th
US Congress and 22.8%, of the 7,382 state legislators' seats in the
United States. Why don't more women run? Why don't more women win? Does
it matter? Topics will include the fight to get the vote, the gender gap
in voting and what it means; the leadership styles of women. Students
are expected to engage in off-campus activities that connect them to
women who work in the political sphere, broadly defined. Prerequisite:
one Social Science course or permission of instructor. 3 credits. This
course fulfills the Multiculturalism and Gender requirement or the
Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in the Undergraduate
College's General Education program. NOTE – it cannot be used to fulfill
both requirements.
PSC-0260 Constitutional LawShould local
governments be able to take one's property, using eminent domain, and
turn it over to a private developer? Can the federal government pass
laws punishing violence against women? Can states legalize the use of
marijuana for medical purposes? Using legal opinions and political
science analysis, we will answer these and other questions about the
fundamental principles of the American political structure, including
the relationship among the three branches of government. Students will
choose cases and topics to research and make presentations to the class.
3 credits.
PSC-0261 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
How have Supreme Court decisions concerning freedoms of speech,
press, and religion; the rights of the accused; civil rights for women
and minority groups; and the right of privacy changed our lives and the
political system? We will use legal opinions and political science
analysis to answer this question. Students will research cases and
topics and make presentations to the class. This course fulfills the
Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in the Undergraduate
College's General Education program. 3 credits.
PSC-0267 Public Policy Analysis
A consideration of the process of policy-making from the
formulation of a policy through its success or failure in becoming part
of the public agenda and official policy. Students will learn to analyze
and write case studies on pressing contemporary political and social
issues, e.g. cloning, third world indebtedness, poverty, health care,
crime, and education. 3 credits.
PSC-0270 Politics and the City
Love Philadelphia? Hate it? Want it to be better? Most people in
the U.S. now live in metropolitan areas which include cities and their
suburban rings. This course analyzes issues raised by suburbanization,
the urbanization of poverty, housing, welfare, and schools, with a focus
on the Philadelphia metro area. Students research a recent conflict in
their own communities, interview the principal agents involved, make a
presentation to the class, and write a paper based on their research.
Prerequisite: one Social Science course or permission of instructor. 3
PSC-0275 The American Presidency"The buck stops
here!" read the sign that sat on the desk of President Harry S. Truman.
This course studies the evolution of the fundamental powers of the
Presidency, the tension among the President, Congress, the Courts,
interest groups, and the dynamics of presidential decisions. 3 credits.
PSC-0276 Elections
"Being a politician is like being a football coach. You have to
be smart enough to understand the game, but dumb enough to think it
matters." Eugene McCarthy
This course is about understanding the election game. Why do
people vote, run for office, and work in politics? What are the
functions of political parties, of polling, the media, and interest
groups? How has technology changed politics? How do local elections
differ from national elections? And most importantly, why does it
matter? 3 credits.
PSC-L276 Experiential Learning/Elections
The best way to get a feel for elections and political
campaigning is to work in one. You will identify a political
organization or a candidate who you would like to support with your own
labor and work at least 20 hours over the semester. This is a
service-learning course (graduation requirement). You will also keep a
journal of your activities and what you are learning from your campaign
experience. 1 credit.PSC-0281 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsThis
course introduces students to the study of foreign governments, foreign
political behavior, foreign political economy, and foreign political
culture across the globe. It focuses on the objective comparison of how
other societies organize their governments, how their people vote, how
they solve common problems, and how their cultures influence their
political behavior. The course surveys major democracies in the Western
world as well as prominent non-Western countries. No prerequisite. 3
credits. This course fulfills either the Global Awareness/Culture
requirement or the Developing the Core/Social Science requirement in the
Undergraduate College's General Education program. NOTE – it cannot be
used to fulfill both requirements.
PSC-S281 Service Learning for Comparative Politics
The purpose of this course is to help students relate the
theories and analyses of politics to the actual practice of politics.
Students and their classmates will complete a small service project
designated by the instructor, in conjunction with a concurrent 200 level
course. The course also includes a separate discussion and reflective
writing exercise. 1 credit. This course fulfills the Enacting the
Core/Experiential Learning requirement in the Undergraduate College's
General Education program.
PSC-0283 The Politics of Sustainability
This course explores the social and political dimensions of
sustainability. Students will study the common problems created by
environmental degradation and the depletion of non-renewable resources;
the solutions to these problems proposed by governments, businesses, and
non-governmental organizations; and the processes by which competing
preferences over these different solutions are reconciled. This course
includes theoretical readings and case studies in order to provide an
accurate survey of the rapidly changing politics of sustainability. At
the conclusion of the course, student will have an increased awareness
of what actions society must take in order develop in a sustainable
manner. This course fulfills the Sustainability requirement in the
Undergraduate College's General Education program. No prerequisite. 3
PSC-T283 Exploring Sustainable DevelopmentHow
do foreign societies create sustainable development? Over spring break,
this course takes students to Costa Rica to observe how government,
businesses, and citizens work together to protect their delicate and
world-famous eco-system while providing the needs of the community.
Students will spend one week in the rural and bucolic Zona Monteverde,
located in the heart of Costa Rica's cloud forest. The course features a
combination of interviews, tours, lectures, service, and cultural
immersion. This course is taught in English. No p rerequisite. 1
PSC-0285 Environmental Law
An analysis of ways in which our society protects or fails to
protect the environment through laws and regulations. Comparative models
of government regulation are examined and critiqued. 3 credits.
PSC-0287 International Security
This course examines the security-seeking behavior of
governments and studies the impact it has on international relations as a
whole. Specific topics include terrorism, civil-military relations,
peacekeeping, weapons of mass destruction, arms races, interstate war,
civil war, ethnic violence, and defense policy making. No prerequisite. 1
to 3 credits.
PSC-0288 Model UN
This course focuses on the yearly agenda of the United Nations
General Assembly. Special attention is given to the requirements of
participating in Model UN deliberations: argument, resolution formation,
amendment, parliamentary procedure, and public speaking. Required for
participation in Model UN conferences. 1 credit.
PSC-0290 Introduction to International Relations
This course introduces students to the concepts, themes, and
classic cases in international relations, the highest level of politics.
It focuses on the role that states, international organizations, and
non-state actors (e.g. Microsoft, al-Qaeda) play in the world arena and
the intervening force of globalization. 3 credits. This course fulfills
either the Global Awareness/Culture requirement or the Developing the
Core/Social Science requirement in the Undergraduate College's General
Education program. NOTE – it cannot be used to fulfill both
PSC-0295 American Foreign PolicyThis course
introduces students to the way that Americans make foreign policies and
pays close attention to the uniqueness of the American method in
comparison with other countries. Along the way, students will study
contemporary American foreign policy issues related to trade, national
security, and transnational problems like the HIV/AIDS epidemic or
climate change. 3 credits.
PSC-0315 Topics in Comparative PoliticsAt
various times, the department of political science offers special
courses on the domestic politics of foreign countries or regions (e.g.
European Politics, Mexican Politics) or in special categories (e.g.
Politics of the Developing World). Students may repeat this course if
the specific topics covered are different. Prerequisite: PSC-0281 or
permission of instructor. 3 credits.
PSC-0340 Conflict and Conflict ManagementA
study of conflict and dispute settlement processes in small-scale,
traditional societies as a means of understanding such processes in
modern societies. Students are required to work in teams to prepare a
full analysis of a conflict – campus, local, national, or international.
This analysis includes a full history of the conflict, an analysis of
the dynamics of the conflict in its present stage, and the methods used
by the respective parties to pursue the conflict. A final component will
assess the possibilities for conflict management or conflict
resolution. A weekly journal commenting on the readings is required.
Occasionally, this class will involve a study tour in Northern Ireland.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5, and
Junior or Senior Political Science major status. 3 credits.
PSC-0350 Research in Political ScienceThis
course introduces students to the planning and conduct of research in
political science. The class, under the direction of the instructor,
will devise and execute a small research project. By the end of the
term, successful students will have learned the logic of social
scientific inquiry, be familiar with political science methodology, and
have completed a professional and publishable research project. 3
PSC-0360 International Political Economy
How do governments interact with the global economy? In the
twenty-first century, the roles that governments play in trade and
development have an immense impact on international relations and on the
quality of life for all people. This course examines the topic of
international political economy by studying explanatory theories and by
analyzing classic and contemporary cases. Prerequisites: ECO-100,
ECO-L100, and PSC-290, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
PSC-0400 Senior SeminarThe senior seminar is
the culminating point of the political science major. Students partake
in three critically important tasks: (1) participate in a weekly
discussion of a mutually-agreed course theme and lead at least one
weekly class meeting, (2) write a term paper related to the
mutually-agreed seminar theme, and (3) explore career options for
political science majors. Prerequisite: Senior Political Science major
status. 3 credits.
PSC-0455 Internship
Supervised experience in a legal or governmental agency or
organization concerned with political issues. Students may intern in the
Rosemont-American University collaborative or a number of other
internship possibilities in Washington and other locations across the
country. Available during the school year or during the summer. Credit
depends on particular internship and school year or summer options.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Political Science major status. 1 to 6
PSC-0460 Independent StudyStudy in an area
selected by the student and the faculty member. Prerequisite: Junior or
Senior Political Science major status or permission of instructor. 1 to 3
PSC-0490 Special Topics in Political ScienceExamination
of selected ideas or topics of interest not otherwise covered in
Political Science. Offered as needed. 1 or 3 credits.
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ISO deep fried whole turkey
Anyone know where I might be able to purchase a whole deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving in the DC metro area, or better yet, NOVA?
We're having lots of people over this year and I've heard this is a great way of preparing them but I don't want to risk burning down anything.
For several years Popeye's has advertised the availability of deep fried turkeys around Thanksgiving. If you don't see an ad in the next week or two, drop in and ask the restaurant manager.
I just this morning walked past a display at Home Depot of an oil-less turkey deep fryer. How can that be? Apparently it's not really a fryer, it's some sort of infra red cooker. Not dangerous like hot oil, and perhaps capable of producing a crisp skin. But what's the fun if you can't blow something up now and then? ;)
I have a neighbor who frys turkeys. For several years she's invited me to bring one over and she'll fry it for me, but she's got a pretty safe setup in her back yard, including an overhead truss with a pulley for handling the turkeys.
Market Poulty offers fried turkeys, but you have to order ahead. They have the sign up for them now, and I think it said that they start taking orders on Oct. 27.
Market Poultry has terrific fresh turkeys. That's why the line - just to pick up the pre-ordered turkeys - is out the door of Eastern Market every year at Thanksgiving. They usually hire a security guard to keep things orderly and make sure that people don't jump the line.
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Market Poultry does serve up some great birds. I think last year it was around 2.89/lb. Not bad for free range birds that has never been frozen. They do fried turkeys. Cost of bird plus $30 but remember they are not open on Tday. Have to wonder how good the fried turkey will be a day later. It could be great, like cold fried chickne, but I have no experience in that area.
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My neighbor frys her turkeys the weekend before Thanksgiving. She says all that's necessary is to heat it up in the oven before serving. Since they're not stuffed when fried, fresh stuffing made on the serving day makes it all seem fresh.
Once with friends we fried a turkey and it was OK, but none of us thought it was worth the trouble to do it again. Same with the Thompson's turkey we did one year, probably around 35 years ago. These days I get a stuffed rolled turkey breast at Trader Joe's and cook it in the Weber, or the oven if it's really too cold.
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Never had one before but the one or two people I've talked to swear by them. Since we're having tons of people over, I figure maybe we'll get two turkeys, one traditionally roasted one and one fried one. Thanks for all the tips everyone.
I saw that infrared "fryer" at Costco too but doesn't seem to be the same thing.


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This is the second version. I didn't care for the background of the first version I painted. Later this evening, while doing something else (ain't that always the way?) I suddenly thought of a much better background. I painted the new background (which is supposed to be moonlight, since luna moths are nocturnal, . . . → Read More: Luna moth, part I and II
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WILLIAMSON - On Monday, Aug. 6, a ribbon-cutting and grand opening was held at 28 E. 2nd Avenue in Williamson, at the location of the Marcum Law Office, Esq., Attorney at Law.
Assistant Mingo County Prosecuting Attorney Marcum, who also serves as the WV 20th District House of Delegate Representative, is now open for business and states that although he's been practicing law for well over a year now, this is his first venture into the world of private practice.
Marcum, who is a life-long resident of the Chattaroy/Nolan community, graduated from Williamson High School in 2002 and then elected to first attend Mayo Technical College in Prestonsburg, Ky., where he received an electrical mining certification and worked for a short period of time in that capacity before enrolling at WVU, then transferred to Marshall University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. The delegate then was accepted to the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Va., where he graduated from in April of 2011, passing the WV State Bar Association.
During his summers off from Marshall, Marcum worked for Mingo County Prosecuting Attorney C. Michael Sparks as a law clerk, and was employed by the office as an asst. prosecutor shortly after passing the bar.
He was appointed to the 20th District House of Delegate seat by WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin following the resignation of former Delegate Steve Kominar who now serves as the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority Director. Marcum was successful in defeating his democratic opponents during the May Primary in that race, and hopes to retain the seat following the November General Election.
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Terry Sanford edges Cavs for CFVC season title
It wasn't as large a comeback as what Southern Lee handed Terry Sanford the first time the two squads met this baseball season, but the host Bulldogs (18-5, 11-1) got the tying run in the sixth inning and won 4-3 in eight innings to defeat the Cavaliers (17-7, 9-3) in a regular-season finale for the Cape Fear Valley Conference season championship Saturday afternoon.
Back in March, Southern Lee scored six runs with two outs in the home half of the seventh to force an extra inning, then beat Terry Sanford 10-9.
That loss was the only Bulldog setback in their inaugural campaign through the CFVC.
The Cavaliers, who would've claimed the season crown had they swept Terry Sanford, led three times by a single run but 15 Cavaliers left on base, including three innings ending with the bases loaded, kept Southern Lee from pulling away.
Facing Bulldog ace Joe Ingle, though he lasted only until the Cavalier fourth, the Cavs got a run, but could've come away with more, in the first.
Christian Wenger, with a shot into center, and Turtle Windish, putting down a bunt, singled to start the game. Ethan Helsman walked, as did Maxx Taylor for an RBI with one out.
Ingle and the Bulldogs stopped the rally there. Going against Wenger, Southern Lee's senior ace, the Bulldog third-place hitter, Trey Davis, doubled in leadoff man Andrew Henrickson quickly making it 1-1 through an inning.
In the Cavalier third, Helsman and Cullen Boyette drew walks leading to Taylor singling into left field. Chris McLean, running for Helsman, came around from second and scored thanks partly to a bobble in the outfield.
The Bulldogs threatened in their third, getting runners on the corners with two outs. Ingle, the Bulldog clean-up hitter, nailed a shot to the gap in left-center field only for left fielder Ryan Holmes to make a diving catch likely saving two Bulldog runs.
Terry Sanford tied the game in the fourth though. Jack Degroff singled to start the inning, moved around thanks to a sacrifice bunt and wild pitch, then scored on a Cavalier error on a grounder by Jaysen Lagusis.
Now with Henrickson on the mound for the Bulldogs, the Cavs edged ahead again in the sixth. With two outs, Helsman drove a fly which fell in the left-center gap for a double, scoring Owen Bond.
The Bulldogs got the run straight back. The Cavaliers thought they had the second out of the frame, and maybe could've quelled the threat, on a play at third. On Zach Wall's hit down the left field line, Joseph Riddle raced from first to third and beat the tag to get in safely, with one side disagreeing.
Nonetheless, the Cav infield had to play in and the next Bulldog up, Lagusis, hit a grounder to short which was enough to plate the tying run.
Holmes relieved Wenger starting the Bulldog seventh and the Cavs turned a double play to bring up the eighth inning. The Cavaliers loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth but couldn't get a go-ahead run.
The first two Bulldogs singled in the eighth, but with Holmes fielding a bunt and firing to third for an out, then a pop up to Cody Ellis at second, the Cavs were an out away from keeping the game going.
Holmes hit Lagusis with a pitch, then Chase Tew smashed a hard grounder into right field for the winning run.
Henrickson pitched the last 4.1 innings and got the win. He walked four and struck out six. The Bulldogs left eight on base.
Wenger went 3 for 3, with a walk and a hit-by-pitch, and scored two runs. Taylor was 2 for 4 with two RBI.
With the conference title, Terry Sanford will be a No. 1 seed in the NCHSAA state tournament and get a bye through one round of this week's CFVC Tournament.
Southern Lee finishes as the No. 2 seed and will host No. 7 Westover in a first-round game Monday night. The CFVC semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday and the final is set for Thursday.


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PHILADELPHIA (April 2, 2014) – Hand-in-Hand, a campus organization that raises awareness and acceptance for individuals with special needs, will host their 38th annual carnival, "Dive in with Hand-in-Hand!," on Sat., April 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on campus in the Hagan Arena.
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Tiananmen at 25: Symposium Features Leading Experts on China Protests
PHILADELPHIA (March 26, 2014) — Twenty-five years ago in May, close to one million Chinese citizens, mostly students, began gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to call for the democratic changes that they hoped would address human rights concerns in China. The peaceful protests lasted until June 4, 1989, when authorities began the brutal crackdown and suppression that led to the clearing of the square.
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Military leaders across the country are currently looking for ways to reduce force numbers. Congress mandates how many people can be in the military and right now all branches are having to cut back on their officers and enlisted personnel.
In the Air Force, two voluntary programs are letting leaders reduce numbers while helping airmen make plans for their futures. The temporary Early Retirement Authority, or TERA, is for enlisted airmen and officers who've served at least 15 years but no more than 20. Men and women in certain career fields can apply to retire early and still receive full benefits. The only difference is their pay, which decreases depending on how many years they are from hitting the twenty year mark. To apply for TERA airmen must send in an application by August 15th and retire by November 1st.
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Thanks to modern technology, we're now able to monogram just about anything, cheaply and easily.
Teens can initial their water bottles, kids can get their names on lunch boxes, dads have their own golf balls, and moms . well, let's take a look at some fun, personalized gift ideas for her.
Pottery Barn offers lofty and light faux-mohair throws in a palette of soft hues, embroidered with an initial - perfect for summer's air-conditioned rooms.
If Mom's lucky enough to have a quiet space of her own, consider giving her a lettered linen pillow or a pretty art piece with a monogrammed initial on linen, framed in alder wood.
Simple, paperwhite-scented soaps etched with Mom's initial would make a nice-smelling gift for her bathroom. (www.potterybarn.com)
Or consider an initialed acacia-wood bath caddy, with spots for a beverage, phone, and an e-reader or book. A luxurious linen throw can be embroidered with either hot-pink or lime-green thread. Or get really creative: Come up with everybody's favorite things about the family matriarch, then order a personalized love letter on canvas for her that's titled "Dear Mom." (www.redenvelope.com)
Jonathan Adler loves a monogram. His chic, initialed Lucite trays in Acapulco and Bargello prints kick up the modern vibe. Adler's also carrying New York artist Trey Speegle's customized vintage pop alphabet collages, which incorporate whimsical elements like vintage paint-by-number art. (www.jonathanadler.com)
Lily Pulitzer-print acrylic trays with Mom's initials in the center would make pretty yet practical gifts for entertaining or to hold fragrances or trinkets. For her home office, consider a magnetic note board covered in an elegant black-and-white damask print. (www.thestationerystudio.com)
Girly Twirly's got a wide range of fun gifts that can be monogrammed. Chinoiserie and preppy-print cutting boards, umbrellas and unscented candles are part of the product mix. Also here: laser-cut monograms in unfinished wood that you can paint or decorate yourself and hang with ribbon on doors, windows or anywhere Mom wants to make her mark. (www.girlytwirly.com)
For the gardening mom, check out Williams-Sonoma's monogramable gardening tools, including Sophie Conran's potting scoop, and a chic copper trowel. (www.williams-sonoma.com)
San Francisco designer Jennifer Morla offers her signed typographic giclee prints exclusively through personalized gift retailer Mark & Graham. She composes her pieces using a variety of fonts and midcentury elements.
Also at Mark & Graham are linen shower curtains, chambray pillow shams, and a selection of totes for Mom to take to work, tennis or weekends at the cottage.
Company spokesman Michelle Bowler says the newest monograms have a fresh, refined look.
"Our library's top sellers are balanced between modern and classic designs. Sans-serif fonts like Neutra, and single letter initials are popular," she says.
People are also adding their own elements like dashes, dots, lines, circles and parentheses. (www.markand graham.com)
If you're craft-savvy, there are online tutorials on creating your own monogram using Photoshop or Word programs, and then affixing them to all sorts of things. (www.inmyownstyle.com)
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A laser cut wood monogram can be painted and hung or placed on a mantel or wreath as a special gift for Mom.×
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Neighborhood Schools to be Rewarded for Showing their Spirit
The Santa to the Sea Marathon & Relay is challenging five neighborhood schools along its race route to create a festival-type celebration in their neighborhood to cheer and entertain the runners during the Dec. 9 race. Runners will determine the top three neighborhoods, which will receive cash prizes from $500 to $2,000. The challenge is sponsored by GenOn, Mandalay & Ormond Beach Generating Systems.
"One of the goals for the Santa to the Sea," said Mike Barber, founder of Santa to the Sea and race organizer, "has always been to showcase the great City of Oxnard and the great neighborhoods we run through. This challenge is a festive way to celebrate the energy of Oxnard."
The half-marathon's fast and flat course begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., goes through the strawberry fields in Oxnard and a new business park before heading to downtown Oxnard and the Historic District, then ends at Marine Emporium Landing at the Channel Islands Harbor.
The five neighborhood schools along the race route include Nyeland Center Boys & Girls Club, Rio Rosales School District, Caesar Chavez School, Ocean View Junior High and Hollywood Beach School. Students and their families around these schools are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit by cheering on the runners, recruiting bands, wearing costumes and decorating the route -- anything to impress the runners and spread holiday cheer.
Runners will receive an online survey immediately after the race to vote on which neighborhood impressed them the most. The first-place neighborhood will receive $2,000; second place, $1,000; and third place, $500.
For more information or to register, visit www.santatothesea.com, or call Mike Barber at (805) 485-7233. Race participants must pre-register; there is no race day registration. Registration fees are as follows: half marathon is $75, two-person relay is $150 per team, and the 5k fun run is $45. Race day packages can be picked up before the race or on the day of the race with our VIP package for an additional charge of $20.00.
Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event that helps collect toys for underprivileged children in Ventura County and raises money to provide students with scholarships to attend Oxnard College. Marathon participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy (of at least a $10 value) to the starting line. All proceeds and gifts will be donated to the 9th annual toy giveaway at Santa Park on Dec. 22.
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Tycoon and graft suspect Siti Hartati Cakra Murdaya Poo on Wednesday finally attended her interrogation session at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) office. She was taken to the KPK by an ambulance and entered the building crying in a wheelchair.
"We came here directly from the hospital," Hartati's lawyer, Tumbur Simanjuntak told journalists. "We respect the KPK's summons."
However, Tumbur mentioned, it was unclear whether Hartati was in good enough health to last the entire investigation.
"Even though she's sick, we came here along with her medicine," Tumbur aid. "We'll see how long she can stand [the questioning]."
Hartati was named a suspect by the KPK after allegedly ordering Rp 3 billion ($313,000) in kickbacks for Amran Batalipu, the head of Central Sulawesi's Buol district, in exchange for land concessions for her oil palm plantation companies, Hardaya Inti Plantation and Cipta Cakra Murdaya. Hartati claimed at first that it was only a donation, but later said that she was extorted by Amran.
She was supposed to be questioned last week but she was unable to attend, claiming that she was ill and hospitalized at Medistra hospital.
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Rave Motion Pictures, a Dallas-based company, took control of the former National Amusements-owned Showcase and DeLux branded theaters the week of May 9. The official legal transaction was in December.
"I have been in the business for 30 years, actually grew up with National," said Rusty Belcher, general manager of Franklin Park 16. "It is a big cultural change, but for the good."
Rave plans to increase the number of digital projectors and 3-D installs, some of which will be ready by the June 18 premiere of "Toy Story 3" at Fallen Timbers, which does not have 3-D capacity.
The company prides itself on being able to show multiple 3-D movies at one theater.
"It is going to be a big summer for movies and a big summer for the continuation of 3-D," said Jeremy Devine, vice president of marketing.
Before Rave bought the Toledo theaters, 100 percent of its theaters were digital.
"It's the perfect picture, no pops, no scratches and allows you to bring in alternative content — opera, sporting events," Devine said.
Belcher said Rave's goal is "every patron, every day." He worked for National Amusements.
This ultimate customer service will be achieved by greeting moviegoers when they come in and when they leave and asking for feedback, Belcher said.
In addition to free refills, which Belcher said "is going to be huge," Rave is changing beverages to Coke products.
Rave is also offering a summer film festival at Franklin Park and Maumee for children and their parents. The movies play at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting June 8.
"I know that people are starting to think, 'What am I going to do with the kids this summer?'" Devine said. "The movies are about 1-year-old, but kids get to see them on the big screen and they are free and kids like to see movies again and again."
The movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2" will play June 8 and 9; "Ice Age 3," June 15 and 16; "Astro Boy," June 22 and 23; "Planet 51," June 29 and 30; "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," July 6 and 7; "Monsters versus Aliens," July 13 and 14; and "Hotel for Dogs" will play July 20 and 21.
"We are very excited. It is a big change. The focus is on the customers as it should be," Belcher said.
Devine said Rave kept much of National Amusement staff, although changes were made to management.
"The best thing for the consumer is that we had a very nice partnership with National Amusements," Devine said. "On purpose, we did nothing over Christmas and New Year's because we wanted patrons to have a smooth experience."
In the next few weeks, Rave will change the signage at the movie theaters. Devine said patrons will need to visit www.ravemotionpictures.com because the National Amusements site will no longer work. At the website, moviegoers can sign up for an e-newsletter and read about field trips and group rates.
Meanwhile, Devine said the company continues to evaluate prices to see if anything needs to be changed.
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