Does anyone know the best way to anchor insect netting over raised beds? The beds are wooden and surrounded by stone paths.

Second question I 'm going to build a wooden frame over them to support the netting - what height should I make the frames over and above the bed?

Thanks in advance.

Sounds like a lot of work to me.. Why not use some 1/2 inch pvc or
wire hoops, and just bury the edges in a few inches of soil at the
edge of your box? The material is secured by running cord over the
hoops. If you have high winds, roll the sides 2-3 times over a 2x4.

Generally you'll want the material to cover your crops but not be too
restrictive, so the height will depend on what you are growing. Maybe
12-18 inches for lettuce, much taller for broccoli.

My .02

"Glen" wrote in message

Does anyone know the best way to anchor insect netting over raised beds?
The beds are wooden and surrounded by stone paths.

In a similar sort of set up (but with wood chip mulched paths) I keep my
bird netting and gauze curtains in place by using old boards/tomato
stakes/bricks to hold the covering in place.

Second question I 'm going to build a wooden frame over them to
support the netting - what height should I make the frames over and
above the bed?

It obviously depends on what is growing under the cover. If it's sweet corn
it'd have to be at least 6 ft tall.

I use 8 guarge fencing wire to hold mine up. I shove it into the ground and
it forms a natural hoop because of how it comes off the roll. I have
various leanths that when not in use are stuffed into the wire fence for
storage