MIKE GREENE
Guide to garden pests and their natural enemies Kitchen herbs Growing micro greens from start to finish ...And much moreYou may build your raised beds from new or you may inherit them, like I have. These raised beds were lost in weeds but were found, repaired and the soil amended to be perfect for another growing season. With raised beds, there is work up front building and preparing the beds but when this is done you will find gardening becomes much easier. The soil mix is of vital importance for a raised bed and you need to ensure your beds are a minimum of six to eight inches deep, though they will need to be deeper for deeper rooted plants. Make the best soil mix you can afford; you can always amend it over the coming year, improving it as you go and have spare cash. Remember that the soil needs to be loose and nutritious because you are going to plant more densely than normal and so get a more abundant crop. Raised beds are becoming very popular with gardeners, both those with just a small space and those with larger growing areas. Raised beds can easily become a feature of your garden or they can be as utilitarian as required. They are suited for close to the house as a feature or can be hidden away in your vegetable patch. 3
