What’s The Best Orientation For Raised Garden Beds?

What’s The Best Orientation For Raised Garden Beds?

With all the information out there, situating raised beds can be a little overwhelming. I’ve used raised beds for years, and more often than not I’ll place them anywhere I can that gets full sun. Recently I’ve learned that there’s a science to orienting raised beds for maximum light and that’s changed my whole perspective…

15 Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

15 Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

Starting a raised bed garden is no easy task. It can be expensive and labor-intensive, but it’s a one-time job and the results are well worth it in the end. My family has grown food using in-ground rows for as long as I can remember, and while this approach is straightforward and economical, it’s also a never-ending battle with weeds and dry bare soil.

Vegetables That Work Best for Vertical Gardening

Vegetables That Work Best for Vertical Gardening

I’m gardening in a small area but that doesn’t mean I can’t get creative, unconventional even, to get higher yields from my garden, and make it look interesting, too. On top of being efficient, vertical gardening has some notable advantages that we are going to discuss here. The best vegetables to grow vertically are beans,…

Keep Garden Paths Weed Free: Best Mulches to Prevent Weeds

Keep Garden Paths Weed Free: Best Mulches to Prevent Weeds

One of the most challenging problems I’ve dealt with when first setting up my raised bed garden was that of weedy pathways. The first year of gardening will always be the most difficult in terms of weeds. While I managed to suppress most of them, there are still adjustments to be made, and hopefully I can inspire you to make the right choice.