Garden Beds

We have ten metal raised garden beds in our yard, and two of them always seem to underperform in production and quality. It took some time to work out the problem with these garden beds,… Continue reading How Wide Should a Metal Raised Garden Bed be?

We recently posted an article on how the soil in raised garden beds gets hot in certain situations. That article got us thinking about our choices while placing the raised garden beds where they will… Continue reading Raised Garden Beds : does it matter what direction they face?

The concise answer is that everyone eats, so these garden beds are likely to be the best investment you can be involved in, and we explain why below. Investments are usually judged by the return… Continue reading Metal Raised Garden Beds : are they a good investment?

The short answer is no; timber edging does not last, and we cover why below. As you will see, there are a few variables to consider if planning to use wooden garden edging both at ground… Continue reading Does Timber Edging for Gardens last? (or does it all rot?)

Many gardeners use raised garden beds to grow a portion or all of their vegetables during the growing season. While these beds are great, they have a few issues that must be addressed. One of… Continue reading Does The Soil in Metal Raised Garden Beds Get Hot?

Many people are growing vegetables in their backyards for the first time; food prices are likely forcing some to start. You don’t have to look far to find information on raised garden beds and how… Continue reading Organic Raised Bed Gardening : What are the Disadvantages?

Corrugated metal raised garden beds are a great way to quickly get a garden up and going. They’re strong enough to be self-supporting and can last a long time. Some are stylish, suit the most… Continue reading Why use Corrugated Steel Raised Garden Beds.

With the food supply chains becoming more strained every year, it is no surprise to see more people investigating the process of growing their food. Growing food at home in garden beds can be challenging,… Continue reading What is the Safest Material for Organic Raised Bed Gardening?

An increasing number of people are looking at growing some or all of their food from raised garden beds and are searching for answers to some common questions. One important question is about your soil.… Continue reading What is the Best Soil for Organic Gardening in Raised Beds?

Corrugated steel garden beds are getting quite popular these days, and for a good reason. The demand is there and steadily increasing, so manufacturers have stepped up and increased production where they can. The problem… Continue reading Can Edges on Corrugated Steel Garden Beds be Made Safe?

Sweet potatoes are a great way to get a good return for a medium-sized raised garden bed. They are relatively easy to grow with a tough disposition where bugs are concerned. The soil conditions are… Continue reading A Beginners Guide to Growing Sweet Potato in Raised Garden Beds

Over the last few years, we have installed ten raised beds and cannot speak highly enough of them, but people still have questions when they see them. It is as if they need total convincing… Continue reading Using Raised Garden Beds : 6 questions answered.

In late April 2015, I completed my Permaculture Design Certificate course with Geoff Lawton. From that day till now, I often have ah-ha moments when certain aspects of our Permaculture design here at home reveal… Continue reading Sun Mapping Your Yard (how this fits into Self Sufficiency)