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Simple Cedar Raised Garden Bed (2x3 Frame)

A 6-foot picket-sided raised bed on 2x3 corner and center legs, capped with a 2x3 trim rail you can rest a trowel on — built from four identical corner assemblies.

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 1.5–2.5 hrs
Cost: $$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Side top trim Cut the long pieces FIRST.	2	1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 75"	2x3	☐
End top trim About — measure your built bed and cut to fit.	2	1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 34"	2x3	☐
Legs Cut LAST from the offcuts. Eight corner legs + two center legs.	10	1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 11"	2x3	☐
Side pickets	4	5/8" × 5 1/2" × 72"	Cedar fence picket	☐
End pickets	4	5/8" × 5 1/2" × 35"	Cedar fence picket	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared (Cedar) Sides and ends, two boards high.	6 each	☐
2x3, 8 ft Legs and top trim. Douglas fir / hem-fir / red-toned studs for durability and food safety.	4 each	☐
Exterior screws, 2-3/4", self-tapping Frame and trim.	50 each	☐
Exterior screws, 1-5/8", self-tapping Pickets to legs.	40 each	☐
Garden-safe exterior oil Rated for food gardens — this wood touches the soil your dinner grows in.	1 pint	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.