Comments on: Gardening Blunder #1

By: James Mann

James Mann — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:35:46 +0000

I guess I kind of just followed in Dad’s steps. He always grew our veggie garden in rows, just the fields of crops he planted for our farm animals.

It seemed right to have rows. I have been reading a bit about square foot gardening and really thought plants would over shadow other plants because they were so close together. It’s great to learn other methods and to have content that helps me understand it better.

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By: Nirinjan

Nirinjan — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:43:02 +0000

I use raised beds for almost all veggies and herbs that we farm. You may build wooden frames for a more finsihed look. However, to keep it green and simple, I just start building up the ground adding compost, etc.

The tip I add is to build up a dirt border about 6″ above the top of the bed. You’ll have to increase the size of the bed a little because you’ll have 12″ or so additional area after building up a wall/border.

Why? This type of bed is great for catching and holding rain water. No run off! You catch 100% of the rainfall. You can also flood the beds if needed. This is an dry area technique, but helps reduce watering requirements and time in any area.

I put heavy straw mulch(don’t use hay) on the beds, once the seedlings are tall and strong enough, and never have to weed during the season. This also reduces watering requirements, too.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:22:57 +0000

Hi Caroline, there are photos of raised beds throughout this site. The following link is to a post with a picture of an empty raised bed. I post tips about creating and using raised beds regularly and also include detailed information in my gardening ebook. You can also find lots of raised bed information by doing a Google search. I think your sons will love gardening and that there are many valuable lessons for them to learn through growing a garden. Look up your local Cooperative Extension Service or the Master Gardener program to obtain a planting timetable for your area. Good Luck, and let me know how the garden grows.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:22:54 +0000

Hi,
Just wondering if you have any how-tos on planting raised beds? I don’t really even know what this would look like or how to do it. I am a very beginner and haven’t yet begun our gardening project. We live in Texas and it is warmer earlier here. I have 2 little boys and thought gardening would be a good recreational hobby for them to start to learn with me. I have absolutely no experience but want to learn. Thanks for your site. Hope to get lots more tips as I read things. I’m also wondering if you could recommend some resources or books for knowing how and when to plant what. We’d like to grow veggies and pumpkins but don’t know when to plant what, etc.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:19:55 +0000

Becky, you are very welcome. Thank you for visiting and for the kind comments. If there is ever anything that I can do to help you with your garden don’t hesitate for a second to contact me.

By: becky

becky — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:45:45 +0000

Hi Kenny: I’m thrilled to have stumbled on to your site. I’m a beginner gardener, and am soaking up everything you’ve written. Thank you! Can’t wait to read more.