@Carolynne Hill in the plan for the Iris, it says to sink the posts 3 feet deep, but someone in my area advised me to go 4 deep due to our frost line. Would you recommend I modify the plan that way? Also, any tips or tricks you would recommend to make sure my posts are all properly lined up?

If you’re new here, let me assure you you’re in the right place. Most people end up here because something’s been sitting in the back of their mind… They are wanting to grow more of their own food… but don’t quite know where to start or what to build. Quick roll call 👇 Let me know in the comments, where are you at right now with things? 1. Still thinking about starting a build 2. Planning my first project 3. Currently building something 4. Already have a few things built 5. Focused on growing food / animals now I want to get a feel for where everyone is at so I can make this group is as useful as possible for you all.

Couldn't wait to start. Still have 3 feet of snow. This will sit on a base of crushed limestone!!

Would people suggest I use pressure treated lumber when I build Irish? I’m thinking the 6x6 posts should be. But not sure about the rest. I know you shouldn’t use pressure treated for raised beds, but my plants in the greenhouse will be going directly into the ground. Any advice is appreciated.

Hey friend! I'm so glad you're here. 🌱 I'm Carolynne, the founder of Hillside Market and the person behind the Yardstead Society. My husband Eric and I build and test our DIY projects right here on our little homestead in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦. I created the Yardstead Society as a place for people who want to build, grow, learn useful skills, and do more for themselves at home. Whether you're here because you're building one of our DIY plans, want to grow more food, raise chickens, preserve your harvest, or you're simply curious about learning some new skills, you're in the right place. 👋 FIRST: Introduce yourself! Tell us where you're from and what brought you here. What are you building, growing, raising, preserving, or hoping to learn? Already built one of our projects? Share it in Progress Pics. We LOVE seeing what you make! 📚 THEN: Explore the Classroom You'll find things like: • DIY builder resources + project planning tools • Real Hillside Market customer builds • Greenhouse + gardening resources • Growing, raising + preserving resources • Workshops + practical skills worth learning • New resources added as we learn and grow together 💬 AND: Use the community! Ask questions. Share what you're working on. Share what worked (and what didn't). Learn from other members. Eric and I are both here too, so tag @Carolynne Hill or @Eric Hill when you have a question for us. You don't need to know how to do all of this already. That's kind of the whole point of being here. Let's learn how to do more for ourselves. 🌱 — Carolynne P.S. Say hi below and tell me ONE thing you want to learn how to do! 👇