3. Why We Chose to Garden in Raised Beds

Have you ever wondered if raised beds were the answer to your garden issues?  When Christian and I started our first garden on our homestead, we began with a traditional in-ground garden.  After a somewhat comical mistake involving manure, we quickly had a yard growing in our garden.  Certainly not an ideal situation.  Though a temporary solution worked for a while, we discovered a deeper issue as a result of previous pesticide use. Enter raised beds.  Listen today to find out if raised beds are the right solution for your homestead. 

Some key highlights from today's episode: 

    •  How I poisoned my first garden

    •  How deep mulch saved my garden 

    •  Why raised beds can heat the soil faster 

    •  The benefits of a timed drip system  Click here to access your very own raised bed guide!  https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/raisedbedguide For complimentary access to my full library of resources for homesteaders like you, head to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow