Raised Beds Gardening.

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I am trying Yukon Gold potatoes! I need to be careful not to water these too much or they’ll rot. Also, I tried to be careful to make sure my soil was amended well down (I have clay soil) for best drainage.

I take a walk around my raised bed gardens and show you what”s growing.

Would you like to grow your own veggies? The Grow Y’Own raised bed system has turned my husband and me into successful, instant vegetable gardeners, with absolutely no experience. Ken Kuhne, owner of Grow Y’Own set us up on April 6, 2011. Last night we harvested a delicious salad. I’m amazed! Photos and slideshow development by myself: Hope Kiah of www.santafewebdesign.com. Relaxation music by Jim Oliver of http (For a step by step manual, go to www.raisedbed.biz.)

Planting some broad beans in a raised bed. When using raised beds or planting in small spaces raising plants from seeds in small pots is an ideal way of doing it. You can then share a packet of seeds with neighbours. Braod beans may need ot be staked with a cane at either end of a row with string between.

This video discusses general building considerations. Other considerations ~ Ceramic coated screws were used to avoid staining of the Redwood. Hedge row between the road and garden to minimize pollution. The spot can always be converted into an enclosure for goats or chickens.

Raised beds from using hay bales is the best way to grow a garden. Don’t just grow in the bales but use the bales in a raised bed. When the bales get old they make the best compost. Leave the bales alone and add a new bale on top.

Planting garlic bulbs under the full moon in October

How to used raised bed gardening in your landscape.

Starting to change to a fall configuration, and doing a lot of planning for next year.

I am slowly adding to my outside garden. I am hoping to have a producing thornless blackberry next year alound with a red rasberry for my husband. Any advice on growing eithier would be highly appreaciated. Thank you and God bless!