When to Plant Your Garden

Winter is coming to an end and that means warmer sunshine, longer days, and dreams of our garden to come! Whether you are planting for the first time or getting ready for another (literally fruitful) harvest, here are 5 tips that will be helpful when you plant your garden this spring. 

Filling Your Raised Box With Soil

One of the primary advantages of raised bed gardening is that you get to take control of your soil.  It seems obvious, but the quality of your soil is the #1 thing that will impact the productivity of your garden.  Water, sunlight, a little luck?  All those things are necessary to grow anything in theContinue reading “Filling Your Raised Box With Soil”

Garden Box Height and Planting Depth

One of the advantages of gardening in raised beds is that you get more control over soil and root depth.  Plants absorb nutrients through their roots and some root systems for commonly planted vegetables (tomato, eggplant) can extend as deep as 2 feet.  You can improve your garden and the food it produces by ensuringContinue reading “Garden Box Height and Planting Depth”