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What are the optimum widths and lengths for garden beds?

 

Welcome to the year of the yummy.  It's the year I finally plan a garden with my only...

Oregon Coast Gardener commented on K9FindM question
What are the optimum widths and lengths for garden beds?
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What are the optimum widths and lengths for garden beds?
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Questions! - Depth of beds - living in PA and wondering if I can go with 2"x12" boards and if I should go 24" deep or if 12" is deep enough for my raised beds. Also, what should I use to fill them with? What type of mix? Can I used gravel at the base for drainage? Should I be lining the very bottom of the beds with screen to...
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My area that I have designated for the garden is 56' x 33'. I plan to keep a at least a 3' edge along the long side to mow and and keep the horses from reaching over, plus a 3' edge on the bottom of the short side for the same reason. I also don't plan to "use" the entire area my first year as I believe that will be a little overwhelming and a lot of work to get started. I am looking for suggestions on help and hoping some others can chime in...
Africanaussie commented on For Easy To Grow Greens, Think Asian
Mei Qing Choi and Yukina Savoy

I love to eat greens of all kinds, and they are a staple food on my menu. And as a gardener, I...

Africanaussie commented on Seed Starting with Mini Greenhouses
mini plastic greenhouses

Even though for the most part starting plants from seeds is fairly easy, sometimes the seeds...

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