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Annual raised beds often feel productive at first… and then stop thriving. We talk about the hidden workload of annuals, why potting mixes run out of nutrients, add toxicity to our soil and how lack of biodiversity can lead to pests and frustration.

This isn’t an anti–raised bed rant. There are things they do well. But if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” and your garden still isn’t feeding you — this episode will help you understand why, and what small shifts actually make gardening easier.

🌱 In this episode, we explore:

• Annuals vs perennials (and why annuals are more work)
• Why raised beds look great… then struggle
• Potting mixes, wetting agents, and soil life
• Biodiversity, predators, and pest pressure
• Simple ways to build healthier, lower-stress garden beds

If you’d like a visual of how I build a sandwich bed, DM me “Sandwich Bed” on Instagram or Facebook and I’ll send it through.

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Help! My Garden Isn’t Thriving | Mastering the Garden

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