re: 2020 Garden Thread

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Any suggestions on size of raised bed and what to plant?

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The first question would be, what do you like to eat? Then, what do you look to get out of it? Many herbs are very easy to grow. To the point that they can take over a bed if not contained, eg mint or oregano.

Next, do you want to build a bed or buy a "bed in a box" as it were?

How raised do you want it? I have my shallots and onions growing in 2'x 4' boxes on 24" legs. No bending. I also have 3 4'x 12' raised beds that I will use the square foot method on. I am also experimenting with self wicking tubs and grow bags.

Your best bet is hit up Youtube. There are literally thousands of gardeners out there farming in everything from a clay pot to floating farms of styrofoam and everything in between.

Your best bet, start small. Use quality soil and buy your first couple of plants. Then just read and read. Some plants are super simple to grow. Others will make you want to switch to rock gardening. By the way, where are you located? What area? That is also a big indicator of what you can and can't grow.