Raised Bed Gardening Guide
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I will provide guidance and expertise in Raised Bed Gardening.
*Creating/building/setting up raised beds. Materials, location, etc.
*Filling beds. Lasagna beds, materials, compost, soil, etc.
*Crops: What to plant and when. What to start early, what to direct sow. Succession planting.
*Spring & Fall gardens.
*Companion planting.
*Common pest problems and remedies
*Composting: layer beds, worm beds, etc.
*Understanding USDA growing zones and your growing seasons.
Included will be live and interactive streaming tours of my raised beds and Q & A sessions. In addition, participants will be encouraged to live stream their own garden tours if they are able to do so.
Training & Qualifications
I have been growing my own crops in raised beds for the past few years after growing traditional in-ground, rototilled beds for many years before that in both north-eastern and south-eastern locations.
I also spent time working on a CSA (community supported ag) in Maine for a summer, where I was able to learn about greenhouse growing and a bit about hydroponics.
I have done extensive research for my own gardening and through trial and error have found things that work and things that don't.
My own raised beds, now number around 30 and include fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices.
Availability & Preferences
Availability varies. Some weekdays I have mornings free, most weekdays I also have afternoons free. Saturdays I have availability throughout the day.