#raised-beds
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How can I create a raised bed in my urban garden for better yield?
Hey everyone! I’m planning to build a raised bed for my urban farm to improve the yield and make it easier to manage my plants. In my grandmother’s ga...
What are the best heirloom varieties to grow in a small urban garden?
My experience with heirloom varieties has been a labor of love on my farm in Vermont, and now that I'm transitioning to urban gardening, I want to bri...
What's the best soil mix for my raised vegetable beds?
I'm really excited about my new raised vegetable beds! I live in Southern California, and I've been gardening for a while, mainly focusing on flowers ...
Best strategies for irrigation in raised vegetable beds?
As I continue refining my gardening practices, I want to focus on optimizing irrigation in my raised vegetable beds. My garden in California can exper...
Can a rake help improve my soil structure in my raised gardening beds?
I’ve invested in several raised garden beds for my herbs and lettuce, and I've noticed that the soil tends to become compacted. As someone with a back...
Should I install a soaker hose or drip irrigation for my raised beds?
Hey folks! I’m really excited about my raised beds this season, filled with organic veggies like zucchini and basil. I’ve been considering either a so...
What's the best way to start an urban farm in a small space?
I'm really excited about the idea of starting an urban farm right in my backyard! I live in a city where space is tight, so I'm thinking vertical gard...
How do I effectively combat soil pathogens in raised beds?
In my organic garden in Berlin, I've recently faced some issues with soil pathogens in my raised vegetable beds, especially after planting certain cro...
How can I maintain soil health in my raised beds during winter?
Living in California, our winters can be mild, but I want to ensure my raised beds remain healthy during the off-season. I've been using cover crops i...
What are the best companion plants for tomatoes in raised beds?
As I dive deeper into organic farming, I've become particularly fond of heirloom tomatoes. I grow several varieties in my raised vegetable beds, but I...
How many plants should I start with in my first garden?
As a beginner, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed about how many plants I should start with in my vegetable garden. I’ve got a small raised bed and I want ...
How can I maximize the growing season in my raised beds?
I'm currently managing my organic farm in California and I've been quite pleased with my raised vegetable beds! I've experimented with numerous crops ...
What's the best way to test soil quality in a raised garden bed?
I love my raised garden beds—they're such a great way to grow flowers and veggies without the hassle of weeding! 🥕🌷 I've been using a soil test kit, b...
What should I look for in organic potting soil?
I’ve been trying to shift towards more organic options for our family garden, especially since my kids love munching on the veggies we grow! I’ve seen...
How can I maximize space in a children's garden?
I'm planning a children's garden in a small backyard, and I want to make the most of the limited space available. I've been exploring vertical gardeni...
How do I effectively mix compost into my garden with a fork?
I've started composting in my backyard, and I'm so proud of my rich compost! I want to make sure I'm mixing it well into my raised beds. I’ve been usi...
What amending techniques work best for raised beds over time?
In my experience as a backyard gardener, I've noticed that the soil in my raised vegetable beds can deplete over time, affecting the growth of my plan...
How do I incorporate native plants into my raised vegetable beds?
I'm Kofi Mensah, a retired botanist passionate about integrating native plants into my gardening projects. My current setup consists of several raised...
How can I better design my garden for water management?
I've been experimenting with various water management techniques in my garden, but I feel like I could do better. My setup is a mix of raised beds and...
Best practices for pest management in raised garden beds?
In my experience with bonsai and gardening, I've always been cautious about pests, and I'm starting to face some challenges in my raised garden beds. ...