Below is an updated design that we will be using for our community garden after much discussion. It was inspired by the photo below from Magnolia Market's Instagram . Kudos to Chip and Joanna Gaines for giving us the idea. These beds are more expensive to build than the ones we originally considered, but we love the look. We have decided to go with 3.5' by 10' beds because these proportions work best for our space. The beds will be built out of 2x8 lumber with posts and railings made out of 2x4s. Materials list: 2 in. x 8 in. x 16 ft. untreated lumber for sides - 4 boards 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. studs for posts and railings - 7 boards #9 2-1/2 in. wood screws 1/2 in. 19-Gauge Steel Hardware Cloth staples for securing the steel mesh linseed oil for weatherproofing the wood Parts for walls and supports: Cut 2x8s to make 4 10-foot pieces and 4 42-inch pieces. Cut 3 2x4s to make 12 2-foot pieces Assemble the bed: 1. Assemble two frames. If the boards...