What if want to grow veggies, but you really don’t have much soil in your backyard to begin with? (It's mostly cement or pavement)
Or maybe your backyard soil is hard to work with and you want a short cut to growing without waiting years to build up the soil.
Or maybe you want a higher yield of food from a raised bed than you can get by just growing in the ground.
(Yep - you really can get a higher yield if you do it right.)
Listen…raised bed gardening is not a magic pill. But it certainly can take care of ton of issues that hold people back from gardening.
And I want to make sure you are armed with all the pros and cons so you can tell if it's right for you.
This week, I brought on Tara Nolan to share some innovative ideas for creating raised beds.
She has tips and hints that can really make the whole process super easy. You see, she literally wrote the book on the topic. And I just love the way she always thinks outside the planter box…so to speak. :-)
You will learn: How raised beds can help you overcome bad soil About a recent study proving raised beds will increase your yields (This one surprised me!) Why you DON’T need power tools to have success The many benefits in controlling weeds, pest and more Creative examples of building material you can use Why you need to be so cautious with recycled wood How to reduce the cost of filling the beds with good soil Innovative ways to make raised beds from upcycled objectsAs always, you can get all the links mentioned and more tips in the show notes at www.LivingHomegrown.com/124 and you can get a free, printable transcript of the episode.
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LH 131: Farming The Rooftops of NYC with Brooklyn Grange
LH 130: Using Your Garden For Wellness
LH 129: Understanding The Behavior of Your Backyard Chickens
LH 128: Making Delicious Hard Apple Cider At Home
LH 127: 4 Tips to Your Best Farm-Fresh Year
LH 126: Sourdough Starter and Heirloom Flours
LH 125: Growing Epic Edibles in Containers
LH 123: How to Build Awesome Organic Soil at Home
LH 122: Lessons From A Beginner Homesteader
LH 121: Tips for Having a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving
LH 120: Making All-Natural Household Cleaners That ROCK
LH 119: What it REALLY Means To Be An Organic Flower Farmer
LH 118: Handmade Gifts From The Garden
LH 117: Natural Plant Dyes in Our Backyards
LH 116: Why You Should NOT Do A Fall Garden Clean Up
LH 115: Making Preserves WITHOUT Canning Them
LH 114: Behind-The-Scenes of Growing A Greener World TV
LH 113: Modern Preserves with Traditional Roots
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