Since I'm sorely missing my garden,I've been obsessing a little. I'll be updating this post as time goes on.
I probably will go with raised beds due to my back issues.
I like Patti Moreno's method of rotating "livestock" on the raised beds, but I wonder if the manure from the livestock is composted enough to kill any pathogens by the time you plant in the beds.
Chick ens
Wood
Corrugated metal
Critter proof
Rubber lumber?? Also considering using cinderblocks and painting them.