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Create a user-friendly organic victory garden and save money at the grocery store. Raised bed vegetable gardens are great for small areas and are easy to maintain.
Why take the leap into vegetable gardening this year? Several things. First, with the tough economic times, it’s important to cut corners on high food prices whenever possible while still keeping high nutritional standards.
Try to grow expensive food items that you enjoy to make the best use of the space. Why not plant asparagus crowns? An asparagus garden will produce faithfully for 15 years!
Secondly, organic vegetables are increasing in popularity. The jury is still out as to whether the nutritional value is any higher, but one thing is certain; pesticides won’t do the body any good. This is an opportunity to ensure first hand that organic farming principles are embraced, one household at a time
Secondly, organic vegetables are increasing in popularity. The jury is still out as to whether the nutritional value is any higher, but one thing is certain; pesticides won’t do the body any good. This is an opportunity to ensure first hand that organic farming principles are embraced, one household at a time
Designing the Raised Bed
This really depends on the real estate available. It will need to be placed in a spot where the vegetable plants get enough light for the crops being grown. Then the configuration of the garden should be considered.
One option is a straight run, long and narrow. Since it will be worked from both sides, anywhere from 20” to 3′ wide is optimal.
Another option is a single or multiple square beds, which works well in an open area. This will allow the grower to walk between the individual beds while working them.
Construct the Raised Bed Garden
This is fairly straightforward. For wooden boxes, assemble them in place and stake the sides to strengthen against the pressure of the soil.
If using concrete blocks, simply place them in position. In areas with gopher problems, it’s beneficial to add wire mesh at the ground level.
Next line the bottom with 2 to 10 layers of newspaper. This will discourage any weeds from trying to germinate from below. Next fill within two inches of the top with the appropriate garden soil and amendments. The soil and soil amendments used is dependent upon location, crop type, weather, and many other factors.
Finally, use a quality, organic mulch on top to hold moisture in the soil. Raised beds tend to dry out faster than in-ground gardens.
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