It's interesting that you'd mention raised beds, because until yesterday, I didn't know what they were. Then Pioneer Woman wrote an entry about how to make your own. You could take a look at see whether it's something you and/or Grant could do. It really doesn't seem like it'd be that hard.
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Date: 2009-02-27 01:30 pm (UTC)http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeandgarden/2009/02/build-your-own-raised-flowervegetable-bed/