Are you looking for a functional, attractive, long-lasting cedar raised garden bed for your yard? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.
Here is my list of 3 great options for cedar raised garden beds from Etsy:
- Reasonable: Octagon Raised Bed by GardensByKenR on Etsy
- Price is no object: 8×12 U Shape Cedar Raised Garden Kit with Watering System by GardenInMinutes on Etsy
I’ve looked through Etsy for raised garden beds and kits (some assembly required on the kits!). Below, I’ve chosen the best ones I could find in each of 3 price categories: reasonable, pricey, and expensive (price is no object!).
Some of these raised garden beds are straightforward yet affordable. Others have an interesting shape or design. Some are functional and will make gardening much easier for you and your family.
Regardless of price, all of these raised garden beds are made from cedar, giving them a beautiful appearance. They are all handmade by 5-star rated Etsy sellers with at least 500 sales and 100 reviews on the site.
If a particular item from a seller does not suit you, then check out some of their other items! All of the Etsy sellers mentioned here are highly rated based on their work.
Without further delay, let’s check out the raised garden beds in each category.
Best Raised Garden Beds on Etsy
As I was searching through Etsy, I found some interesting raised garden beds and kits. I’ve compiled a list below in three different price categories.
These cedar raised garden beds are a great way to make your garden look great – and support small business at the same time! Cedar has a nice aroma, and it is rot-resistant due to natural oils in the wood that protect it.
Notes:
- Depending on your budget, you should also consider the amount of space you need in a raised garden bed.
- For some of these items, taller or wider versions are available for a higher price (you can make this selection on the item description page on Etsy).
Let’s start off with the reasonably priced octagon cedar raised bed design.
Best Raised Garden Bed on Etsy [Reasonable] (Octagon Raised Bed by GardensByKenR)
This raised garden bed from GardensByKenR is made of 1.5 inch thick cedar to give it a longer lifespan. It has a unique octagon shape, and it is the perfect size for growing herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
The open bottom of this bed means water will drain out so you won’t have to worry about drowning your plants.
The measurements are 4 feet long by 4 feet wide and 5.5 inches deep. You can specify deeper beds on the product page on Etsy.
You also have the option of stacking multiple beds. You can even ask the seller for a custom job if you don’t see what you want.
You will need to do some assembly after the product arrives. However, all you need is a hex Allen key wrench (included in the kit, along with bolts and instructions).
The larger size means this planter can hold lots of herbs, flowers, or vegetables in your garden.
If you don’t have much space in the garden, you could put one of these raised garden beds on your patio as a unique yard feature. How many people do you know who have a cedar raised garden bed in the shape of an octagon?
This octagonal bed has only one section. However, you could easily use stakes with string or twine to mark off separate sections for planting.
The depth of 5.5 inches limits what you can grow for vegetables. Lettuce and spinach will do fine, but carrots would continue growing into the ground below the bed.
You would need to work the soil beneath the raised bed before filling it with soil to allow deeper-rooted crops to really thrive.
Specifications
- Material: Cedar
- Dimensions: 48x48x5.5 (inches)
- Uses: tree ring (assemble around a tree!), edging for a garden space, or put on patio for herbs, flowers, or shallow-rooted vegetables
Pros:
- Free shipping (ready to ship in 3 to 4 weeks)
- Seller is responsive (usually responds within a few hours)
- The planter is an octagon, meaning you can access it from any of the 8 sides. This makes it easily accessible from all sides for handicapped or disabled accessibility.
Cons:
- Shallow depth means you may need multiple beds stacked up to grow deep-rooted plants. The depth of 5.5 inches is not enough for deep-rooted crops like carrots.
If you want to learn more or purchase this item, you can find the Octagon Raised Bed by GardensByKenR on Etsy.
Best Raised Garden Bed on Etsy [Pricey] (3×8 Cedar Raised Garden Kit with Watering System by GardenInMinutes)
This raised garden bed with a watering system from GardenInMinutes is made of cedar to give it a longer lifespan. It has a standard rectangular shape, but it gives you plenty of space for growing herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
The open bottom of this bed means water will drain out so you won’t have to worry about drowning your plants.
The measurements are 8 feet long by 3 feet wide and 8 inches deep. You can specify deeper beds on the product page on Etsy.
You can also stack up multiple beds, since this product is modular!
You will need to do some assembly after the product arrives. However, there are no tools needed. All you need are the cedar boards and pins, along with the watering system (comes in 2 3×4 grids to cover the whole bed).
The watering grids are adjustable, and each one is a square foot, making this the perfect setup for square foot gardening!
The large size means this raised garden bed can hold lots of herbs, flowers, or vegetables in your garden.
This raised bed has only one section. However, you could easily use stakes and string or twine to mark off separate sections for planting. This isn’t really necessary, since the watering system marks off square feet for you.
The depth of 8 inches gives you more flexibility in terms of what you can grow for vegetables. Lettuce and spinach will do fine, and even some shallow-rooted carrots will have enough space.
However, some carrot varieties can grow to a length of 12 inches. You would need to stack up at least two of these beds or loosen the soil beneath your raised bed to accommodate any deep-rooted vegetables.
Considering that these beds are modular and come with a watering system included, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to own two or more.
Specifications
- Material: Cedar (boards), steel (connecting pins), irrigation tubing
- Dimensions: 96x36x8 (inches)
- Uses: edging for a garden space, or raised bed for herbs, flowers, or vegetables
Pros:
- Free shipping (ready to ship in 3 to 4 weeks)
- Seller is responsive (usually responds within 24 hours)
- The planter is a large rectangle. The width of only 3 feet means you can access any place in the bed from either side. This makes it easily accessible for handicapped or disabled people.
Cons:
- Depth of 8 inches means you may need multiple beds stacked up to grow deep-rooted plants. The depth of 8 inches is not enough for deep-rooted carrot varieties.
If you want to learn more or purchase this item, you can find the 3×8 Cedar Raised Garden Kit with Watering System by GardenInMinutes on Etsy.
Best Raised Garden Bed on Etsy [Price Is No Object] (8×12 U Shape Cedar Raised Garden Kit with Watering System by GardenInMinutes)
This raised garden bed with a watering system from GardenInMinutes is made of cedar to give it a longer lifespan. It has a U-shape, which gives you plenty of accessible space for growing herbs, flowers, or vegetables.
The open bottom of this bed means water will drain out so you won’t have to worry about drowning your plants.
The measurements are 12 feet long by 8 feet wide and 8 inches deep (80 square feet of planting space, due to the 4×4 open space part of the U-shape). You can specify deeper beds on the product page on Etsy.
You can also stack up multiple beds, since this product is modular!
You will need to do some assembly after the product arrives. However, there are no tools needed. All you need are the cedar boards and pins, along with the watering system (comes in 5 4×4 grids to cover the whole bed).
The watering grids are adjustable, and each one is a square foot, making this the perfect setup for square foot gardening.
The large size means this raised garden bed can hold lots of herbs, flowers, or vegetables in your garden.
This raised bed has only one section. However, you could easily use stakes with string or twine to mark off separate sections for planting.
This isn’t really necessary, since the watering system marks off square feet for you. You could also separate into 5 equal areas that are 4 feet by 4 feet (16 square feet) to grow 5 different crops at once.
The depth of 8 inches gives you more flexibility in terms of what you can grow for vegetables. Lettuce and spinach will do fine, and even some shallow-rooted carrots will have enough space.
However, some carrot varieties can grow to a length of 12 inches. You would need to stack up at least two of these beds to accommodate them or any other deep-rooted vegetables.
Considering that these beds are modular and come with a watering system included, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to own two or more.
Specifications
- Material: Cedar (boards), steel (connecting pins), irrigation tubing
- Dimensions: 144x96x8 (inches), with an empty 4×4 space in the U-shape
- Uses: edging for a garden space, or raised bed for herbs, flowers, or vegetables
Pros:
- Free shipping (ready to ship in 3 to 4 weeks)
- Seller is responsive (usually responds within 24 hours)
- The planter is a large U-shape. The width of at most 4 feet at any point means you can access any place in the bed from either side (and only have to reach over 2 feet). This makes it easily accessible for handicapped or disabled people.
Cons:
- Depth of 8 inches means you may need multiple beds stacked up to grow deep-rooted plants. The depth of 8 inches is not enough for deep-rooted carrot varieties.
If you want to learn more or purchase this item, you can find the 8×12 U Shape Cedar Raised Garden Kit with Watering System by GardenInMinutes on Etsy.
Conclusion
Well, there you have it. Those are my picks for cedar raised garden beds on Etsy, with 3 different price points.
I hope you found something you are interested in. Enjoy gardening with your cedar raised beds!
~Jonathon
