Here is a brief rundown of the details and specifications of each kit. The kit color choices include Forest Green, Castle Gray, and Red Brick (Sedona).
Major Keyhole Garden Kit Components Consist Of:
Metal Frame
The metal frame is made of EMT conduit, specifically bent into configurations that provide an upper and lower rail separated by vertical posts. The pieces are connected with specially designed PVC tees (provided) that are firmed up with screws (provided). A power screwdriver is needed to drill in these screws through the PVC and filler and into the metal conduit. A rubber mallet, padded hammer, or board is also needed to tap some of the curved pieces into place. In our experiments, it normally took about 20-30 minutes to piece together. This part of the unit can be built indoors and then rolled or carried to the garden location.
Original kit: The frame measures approximately six feet in diameter with a wedge (part of the keyhole) indented inward. Suggested height is just under 29-inches in height when panels are added.
Mini kit: The PVC tees are already mounted on the vertical posts. The frame measures approximately 42 inches in diameter and is a circular shape. Suggested height, when panels are added, is just under 29 inches. According to our calculations, this raised-bed garden kit is ADA compliant.
Panels
Original kit: There are 12 ridged UV-protected polycarbonate panels that measure in height 28.5″ (approx.). Holes in the siding are pre-drilled at factory for use in attaching nylon ties to the metal frame or to adjoining siding panels. The panels slightly overlap as they are assembled, with the ridges running vertically. With two people connecting and securing the panels, it normally takes us about 35 minutes to put together. With one person, it would take slightly longer.
Mini kit: There are six ridged UV-protected polycarbonate panels that measure in height 28.5″ (approx.). Holes in the siding are pre-drilled at the manufacturing plant for use in attaching nylon ties to the metal frame or to adjoining siding panels. The panels slightly overlap as they are assembled, with the ridges running vertically.
Interior Cage
Original kit: Inside the keyhole garden sits a vertical 1 ft. wide (approx.) wire mesh cage that extends several inches above the height of the garden.
Mini kit: Inside the keyhole garden sits a vertical 8″ wide (approx.) wire mesh cage (cylinder) that extends several inches above the height of the garden.
Included in the Kits
Original kit: The kit contains instructions including a planting worksheet, 12 panels for the sides, 12 curved EMT conduit pieces for the frame, four pieces of medium curved tubing, four pieces of small curved tubing, 10 vertical supports with tees attached, 125 polyester ties and 40 screws (a few extra included), a 3/32” drill bit (for use, if needed, in drilling the screws into the conduit), three wire rings used in making the interior cage, and wire mesh used for the cage.
Mini kit: The kit contains instructions including a planting worksheet, six panels for the sides, 10 curved EMT conduit pieces for the frame, five vertical supports with tees attached, 60 polyester ties and 35 screws (a few extra included), a 3/32” drill bit (for use, if needed, in drilling the screws into the conduit), three wire rings used in making the interior cage, and wire mesh used for the cage.
Tools Needed
Power driver (required), padded mallet (required), level (optional) used when trying to place the garden on level ground, leather or cloth gloves (optional) used while working on the mesh cage, shears or scissors (optional) for cutting the left-over strands of the polyester ties, and a small drill bit (optional) used in helping to screw the curved pieces if needed (a bit is included).
LINK TO ORIGINAL KEYHOLE GARDEN KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL (pdf)
LINK TO MINI-KEYHOLE KITCHEN GARDEN KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL (pdf)
LINK TO KEYHOLE GARDEN FRAME KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL (pdf)
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