RAISED BED GARDENING By J. Cunningham, V. Fish, Betty Wells, UCCE Master Gardeners Definition: Raised beds are planting areas elevated above the natural level of a garden. Advantages:

It is based on a raised bed system with boxes four feet wide and rows typically running across the bed (four feet long). Planting times are based on May 15 and October 1 average frost dates, typical of …

Raised beds can be filled with high-quality soil, and it's easy to add compost, fertilizers and organic matter. You can water more efficiently. Because raised beds warm up early in the spring and stay …

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Gardening in raised beds has been a common practice for centuries. "Raised" means the soil level in the bed is higher than its surrounding, and "bed" implies it is small enough to work from the walkways.

Soil raised above ground level warms up more quickly in the spring, which allows for earlier planting dates. These beds are usually filled with high-quality soil which improves drainage and increases yield.

Raised bed gardens improve growing conditions for plants by lifting their roots above poor soil. Soil in the beds can be amended to provide a better growing medium for plants, even plants that would not …