Old Fashioned On Purpose

S17: E11: Raised Beds: Worth It or Overrated? A Deep Dive with Gardener Scott


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Ever wondered if raised beds are really worth the hype? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Wilson from Gardening with Scott to dig into the good, the bad, and the surprising when it comes to raised bed gardening. We chat about how to build beds from free/cheap materials, how to fill beds without breaking the bank, how to keep soil healthy year after year, watering strategies, and some genius hacks for getting the most out of every square foot. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just thinking about building your first bed, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice!

Podcast Episode Highlights

  • What Scott's garden looks like
  • Talking about raised beds (uniform vs. natural)
  • Are raised beds the best option for gardening?
  • How to fill raised garden beds
  • Talking about hügelkultur
  • How to replenish the nutrients in raised beds overtime
  • Till vs.  no-till for raised beds
  • Mulch, amendments, and more
  • Watering the raised beds
  • What you should and should NOT grow in a raised beds
  • How to make a garden raised bed for cheap or free
  • Scott's favorite thing to grow in a raised bed
  • Final tips and thoughts on raised beds

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Follow Scott Wilson on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9w

Find Scott on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gardenerscott/

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

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  • Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
  • Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
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  • Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application


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