Shopping List
Your kit arrives with every custom component and all the hardware. Here's the short list of what to grab locally — most people spend about $300–500 and build over a weekend.
Materials Needed
Cattle Panels~$30 each
3 needed. Standard size (16 ft × 50 in). Too long to ship affordably — which is exactly why you grab them locally. You'll make a few cuts with bolt cutters during assembly.
Find it at:Tractor Supply
2×4×16 — Pressure-Treated~$12 each
3 needed. For the base frame. Pressure-treated matters here — it sits close to the ground and needs to resist rot and moisture.
2×12×12 — Pressure-Treated~$40 each
Optional — 3 needed only if you're adding the integrated raised grow beds. Pressure-treated again, since these hold soil and moisture.
Tools You'll Need
- Screw Gun or Drill/DriverFastening screws + a few holes
- Tape MeasureTo square the base frame
- Tin Snips or Heavy-Duty ScissorsFor trimming zip ties
- Bolt CuttersA few cuts to the cattle panels
- Work GlovesSafe handling of wire panels