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DIY Raised Garden Beds: Build Now for a Productive Spring Garden   When my neighbor Tom first mentioned building raised beds in winter, I thought he'd finally lost it. But after he showed me his thriving garden and walked me through the process, I realized he was onto something. Now, after building several of my own, I'm here to share everything I learned about creating raised beds that'll make your spring garden the envy of the neighborhood.   Why Build in Winter? Let's be honest - nobody wants to rush building garden beds when spring fever hits and every gardener in town is fighting over the last tomato seedling. Winter construction gives your beds time to settle, and the soil plenty of time to get ready for spring planting. Plus, lumber yards are usually less busy, meaning better deals and more attention from staff when you need advice.   Materials: Choose Your Fighter Wood Options Cedar or redwood (the gold standard but pricy) Douglas fir (budget-friendly but needs ...