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If you’re new to raised bed gardening, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for the perfect location, choosing the right plants, or nurturing your beautiful garden as it grows, you’ll find everything you need to start your raised bed gardening journey. Let’s grow inside the box!

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Gardening can be an exciting and rewarding journey, even if you don't know where to start, don't have a lot of space or are feeling that the bugs will eat all your plants…

I understand and am here to guide you every step of the way and help you minimize the online searches and overwhelm and grow with confidence, joy and peace of mind.

I would love to:

  • help you start your gardening journey the right way
  • provide you with simple steps to make the most of every inch of your garden
  • show you easy, natural methods to effectively manage pests
  • help you to understand what to plant and when to plant

Start with these blog posts for new raised bed gardeners

Start with these articles to learn the basics of Raised Bed Gardening from what raised bed gardening is, to the easiest plants to grow in raised beds, to when is the perfect time to plant.

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Here's a simple Checklist of the basic things you'll need for your garden.

Here’s where to find basic raised bed gardening information

Blog posts

Listen as I share practical tips, inspiration, and advice to help beginner raised bed gardeners succeed. Along with covering essential topics like planting, soil care, and pest management, I also focus on building good gardening habits to ensure long-term success. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve, these posts will inspire you to develop daily habits that will lead to a thriving, productive raised bed garden!

podcast

Tune in to my gardening podcast, where I share easy-to-follow advice for beginner raised bed gardeners. From choosing the right plants to maintaining your garden throughout the seasons, each episode is packed with helpful tips and insights to make your gardening journey a success. Whether you're new to gardening or just looking to improve, this podcast has something for you!

Courses

The courses designed to help beginner raised bed gardeners gain confidence and grow a successful garden. These courses cover essential topics like setting up raised beds, choosing the best plants, soil preparation, watering, pest control, and harvesting techniques. Each course provides step-by-step guidance and practical tips, making it easy for you to build and maintain a thriving garden, no matter your experience level!

About me

Hi, I’m Sherry, a Raised Bed Gardener and Master Gardener. I have spent years, outside in beautiful gardens, growing my own food, and supporting and teaching others to do the same.

Let’s make your gardening journey a success!

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have questions?

A: Raised beds offer better soil drainage, control over soil quality, and ease of access for planting and maintenance. They can also extend growing seasons by warming up faster in spring..

A: Your soil should be 12-18 inches. This depth allows most vegetables to thrive while enabling good root growth.

A: You can use wood, stone, concrete blocks, or metal. Ensure the materials are safe and non-toxic for plant growth.

A: The best soil mix is topsoil, compost, sand and earthworm castings. This blend ensures good drainage and nutrients for plants.

A: Add a layer of landscape fabric or cardboard at the base before filling with soil. Mulching the top layer also helps suppress weeds.

A: Most vegetables, herbs, and flowers do well in raised beds. Consider plant size and root depth when selecting varieties.

A: Water deeply about once a week, but this varies with weather and plant needs. Aim for soil that's consistently moist but not soggy.

A: Yes, enrich your soil with compost and earthworm castings at least once a season to replenish nutrients.

A: Regularly inspect your plants, use physical barriers like row covers or netting. Encourage beneficial insects and practice crop rotation to minimize pest issues.

Landscape fabric can help prevent weed growth.. Use breathable materials if you decide to line your bed.

A: Regularly check and maintain soil quality, add compost and earthworm castings, and rotate plants. Cover beds with mulch or leaves in winter to protect them.