What wood do I use for raised garden bed?

March 12, 2012 | Filed under: Gardening | Posted by:

raised bed gardening
Image by Rachael & Zane Ross
A 4′ x 8′ x 10" raised garden bed in our backyard growing heirloom tomatoes along with other veggies.

Question by Yep, Its me!: What wood do I use for raised garden bed?
I am looking for inexpensive wood for a 3 1/2 ft by 10 ft area, that is 2ft high. I know treated wood last longer, but doesn’t it have so nasty chemicals in it?

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