Bob wrote:
I have been given 10 - 2 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in x 8 ft boards and plan on
making two 4 x 16 ft raised beds.
Looked on the WEB and found some say North-South others say East-West.

Bob ( Northen CA )

Thank you all for your help.
I guess North-South on both sides of my walkway to the shop.

Now the work starts!

Bob