The best fill materials for raised garden beds are the ones that can decompose on their own, like twigs, leaves, straw, and more. Starting your raised bed with a layer of cardboard or newspaper can ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Question: I am constructing raised beds about 30 inches deep. There are two beds, one 10 feet long and the second 20 feet long. I am interested in finding out what soil composition would be best in ...

From left: Bob Hawkins, Nicole Pramik, and the author at The Farm at Okefenokee. What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer ...

This video explains why a 6-layer raised garden bed built with kitchen waste works so well. We break down each layer, how organic materials decompose, improve soil structure, retain moisture, and ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting materials, consider factors like rot resistance, ...

If you’re looking to start a new vegetable garden, or to simplify the garden you already have, consider installing raised beds. Raised bed gardening can’t be beat for its ease and efficiency. It also ...

Spring has a way of sneaking up on you — it’s only March, but it’s easy to already feel behind on planting. Even if it’s still too early to put spinach in the ground, now is a great time for building ...

Question: My husband and I are wanting to put in some raised beds. What would be the best wood to use without costing a fortune? Thanks for your help. Answer: Raised beds don’t necessarily have to be ...

I don’t have a giant property, so I strategize to get the most use of the garden I have, and that includes planting vegetables and herbs in raised beds and containers. I’ve been growing edibles in two ...