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21 Best Vegetables to Grow in Raised Beds

Whether you just built a new raised bed or are looking to bring new life into an old bed, you have lots of crops to choose from! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn 21 of the best veggies to grow in raised beds.

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13 Raised Bed Garden Design Ideas

Ready to get into raised bed gardening and looking for design inspiration? Wondering how you can style your garden beds in unique and useful ways? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros offers 13 ideas for designing a beautiful and productive raised bed garden.

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9 Berry Bushes That Thrive in Raised Beds

If you’ve jumped on the raised bed bandwagon, fear not; you can still successfully grow abundant berry bushes! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she reviews nine berry bushes that grow well in raised beds.

A raised wooden bed boasts orderly rows of vibrant basil, crisp lettuce, and fragrant rosemary, creating a lush garden scene ripe with culinary possibilities.

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27 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Raised Beds

Raised bed gardening has many advantages for beginners, and these easy-to-grow vegetables make it especially simple to grow your own food. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the easiest crops for growing in raised beds!

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9 Tips for Growing Abundant Herbs in Raised Beds

Ready to ditch those old and overpriced grocery store herbs? Then plant a few flavorful herbs in your raised beds! In this article, Briana Yablonski will share nine helpful tips for growing culinary and medicinal herbs in raised beds.

Close-up of a raised bed with growing zucchini plants. The zucchini plant is a lush, bushy annual characterized by sturdy, succulent stems branching out from its base, supporting a canopy of large, bright green leaves with prominent veins and slightly fuzzy textures.Amidst the foliage, vibrant yellow flowers bloom, each bearing five distinct petals and a central stamen.

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5 Tips for Growing Great Zucchini in Raised Beds

Zucchini is a prolific grower and generous giver. While zucchini loves room to spread, getting a great yield while contained in a raised bed isn’t an issue with the proper preparation. Garden expert Christina Conner shares her top tips for growing great zucchini in raised beds this summer.

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How to Grow a Pollinator Garden in Raised Beds

Pollinator gardening is a popular way for plant lovers to support those all-important garden workers. We just love a functional and beautiful raised bed garden. In this article, beekeeper Melissa Strauss will help you build a raised bed garden that the butterflies will be talking about for miles.

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15 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned gardener, raised beds make gardening easier, increase production, and look great. If you’ve been on the fence about making the investment, here are 15 benefits of gardening in raised beds that will convince you to take the leap!

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Do Metal Raised Garden Beds Get Too Hot?

Thinking about getting metal raised garden beds, but aren't sure if they are too hot or not? Depending on the type of bed you use, metal can be a great option for raised beds. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farm owner Taylor Sievers looks at the science behind using metal when creating raised garden beds.