by Mike | Aug 13, 2026 | Raised Bed Gardening
Here’s how to grow basil in a raised bed and enjoy a harvest all season long. Basil was actually the first thing I grew on purpose in my raised bed. I knew nothing more than the fact that this aromatic herb wants warmth, sun and soil that doesn’t hold onto water...
by Mike | Aug 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Learn how to grow asparagus in a raised bed to enjoy a tasty harvest year after year. Years ago, I got this bug in my mind to plant asparagus. I loved the idea of being able to harvest fresh asparagus in the spring, but I wasn’t too keen on the idea of having to...
by Mike | Aug 10, 2026 | Gardening Basics
Companion planting with carrots is easier than you think. I’ll save you the trial and error by sharing my experience and some tips for planting to maximize pest control and harvest. The first year I grew carrots, I planted them alone in a tidy little row. I added...
by Mike | Oct 30, 2024 | Gardening Basics
Drip irrigation for raised beds puts an end to dried-out plants, slow or non growth and hours of manual watering. If you want your vegetable garden to thrive, you need to water it diligently. Home gardeners put a lot of time and effort into composting, planning out...
by Mike | Jul 29, 2023 | Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening takes a lot of work to get set up, and you need to do everything right from the start. Improper drainage is one of the things that can happen if your bed isn’t properly leveled from the start. You can add perlite to your bed, soil amendments, and...
