8 Of My BEST Raised Bed Gardening Tips
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Buy the raised beds I have in my yard here: shop.epicgardening.com/ Raised bed gardening is my favorite method of growing plants. There are SO many benefits, especially in small spaces: aesthetics, control, planning, variety...the list goes on. Here are some of my raised bed gardening tips - some old, some new - so sit back, brew a cup of coffee and enjoy the video!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Filling Raised Beds
2:54 - Irrigating Raised Beds
5:46 - How Tall Should a Bed Be
8:25 - How to Know When to Plant
12:05 - Succession Sowing
16:05 - Cut and Come Again Harvesting
19:22 - Interplanting
23:31 - Replanting a Raised Bed
26:25 - Outro
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I live in central Texas... we have 3 seasons; Spring, Summer and Summerer
Jay Simmons SO TRUE !!!!
I love this comment! Although i live in Oklahoma but im from south padre lol
I live in northern Utah. We have 4 seasons: winter, almost winter, windy, and road construction
I live in south Texas near the coast kind of and it’s.... Summer, Summerer, Oh hey a hurricane, and a warm winter
I live in Florida and we have summer, wet summer, and colder summer
You should commit a WHOLE video on succession planting with various plants and what to expect. This was the best part of the vid.
you should make a video about complimentary plants like corn, tomatoes, and beans. its very economical. you can plant 3 different crops all within the same space. the corn will give the beans something to grab onto and the roots of the tomatoes and corn will actually trade and share nutrients, allowing for the beans to syphon nutrients from that as well as the soil. plants that are beneficial for eahother are so cool.
Holy cow, that's so awesome 🥰 Thanks for sharing, I'll definitely look for more resources and info on this 😁
This is called the three sisters method, and if the beans have access to the right bacteria then they can make nitrogen available for theo there two, too! :)
I don’t know how you divided up the time bar and labeled the sections, but it’s really nice!
New feature ;)
I always like it when people do this with their videos.
Thank you for talking about a disabled gardener. Raised beds are also great as you get older and your knees aren’t happy.
"I plant a lettuce, 60 days later i have a lettuce" get out of my brain man lol. You make killer content my man, I've learned more from you then I have from college courses ! I finally have a prospering garden lol.(edit for my poor grammer haha)
Succession planting!! I just spent 4 hours last weekend planning my beds to make sure that we have a consistent crop all year long! I didn’t know this was a thing until I started planning what I was going to plant, saying to myself “I definitely don’t need that many radishes all at once...” thank you for answering my one question about replanting a square once I’ve harvested it!! I’m very excited...
I'm realizing its important now after ending up with that many radishes all at once 🤣. In our defense, we managed to eat quite a bit of it and gave away some more, but some still did go to waste (into our sorta compost pile)
You bet!
In the bottom part, is it OK to insert pine tree logs and branches? Would this affect acidity of the soil long term?
@@julienorban7781 I see you sent that question a year ago with no response. The answer is no. The acidity will be lost in the decomposition. Nothing to worry about.
About tip 7: Plant crops together, that need about the same water intake. If not one looses out, if it can't take too much/ too little water.
I did this with tomatoes and lettuce. While I want to water the tomatoes only a little bit every few days, the lettuce needs water more often, like daily or every two days.
Yeah great call there
I really want to thank you for having this channel. New gardener here and these video's are really, really helpful! If nobody else today tells you, you are APPRECIATED! Also, you seem like a really nice person. Please have a wonderful day!
"We all have seasons, right?"
Me, from the tropics: "..."
LOL
Same. Tampa here.
same but plants love it here. mine are prospering! wanton mee is delicious btw
LIKEWISE! lol.. down here in Panamá, trying to get my garden going on! LOTS of rain, then lots of SUN! and lots... LOTS of BUGS!
Rainy season? dry season?
Those Aussie Birdie raised beds are great! I've had some of mine for 6 or 7 years and had to remove the soil from one due to tree root invasion and I found the inside of the bed in as close to pristine condition as I could possibly hope. Based on that I'd give it another ten years of life span without a problem.
So many gems 💎 in this video. This is the jump start guide for gardeners.
I found using really large wood chips to fill the bottom of my large raised bed really helped and then I had mulch that was used from almond trees and then I put a high grade soil on top my strawberries and carrots are beautiful
I did a similar approach to my21 raised beds. The only two complains I have is that the water blows through the bed and that I have to keep adding soil at least 3 times a year even though I chose tough degrading wood: juniper.
On succession planting - even if you aren’t especially organized you can do a couple of things: on the day I plant out my starts I always plant the same seeds - first succession done! Also when I was a grower we planted every Friday - I’m retired now but I’m still in the habit of putting in a few seeds every Friday. It means I don’t have to do a lot of planning but it still gets the job done. Except for zucchini and tomatoes 😮
I am a teacher and the topics that you cover are amazing. I can't wait to get back in the classroom and utilize what I've learned from you!
I just preordered 2 birdies raised beds from you a few nights ago and I’m suuuuuuper excited! I’m replacing my warped wood beds and expanding the garden! You and Mark are so inspiring.
Thank you so much for the order! I'm excited to getthem in your garden :)
Hello! These look great, do you ship outside the U.S.?
Colombia to be more specific?
What are your thoughts on companion planting? Does it really work? (ie Marigolds and other flowers/plants with the vegetables)
I like hugelmounds in my raised beds because the materials eventually compost then my beds are full of natural microbes. All I do is add soil on top of the bed when it settles. I also shred my monthy bills then use the paper shreds in my beds and chicken coop and beds. The chickens seem to enjoy scratching through the shreds too.
Yeah I shred my bills too! After paying them ;)
I burn the shredded bills, then add to compost. You never know what's in the ink dye. Apparently, the only newspaper with non toxic ink in the UK is The Guardian.
This is some really good info. I'm right at the beginning of my gardening life, so I can appreciate not only the Square Foot Gardening book, but these very helpful videos. Thanks brother!
I've got soaker hoses, they're cheap and works fine. I can really recommend a water computer, I've got a Gardena select which waters automatically when I'm away.
Would you consider doing an "over wintering" video? I'm a new gardener in zone 6A and I'm feeling really attached to all of my vegetable plants, herbs, and even bulbs that are not for my zone. Any tips on what does really well inside over the winter (and if they need grow lights) vs. what doesn't do well inside over the winter that I need to let go of? Thanks, I love your channel!!! :)
Totally will as we get closer!
Epic Gardening 😃 thank you so much!
this method of dividing video clips by subject is genius! less boring... and i love it! i am one who needs to review clips more than once to really make sure i did not miss anything :) i love those bibb lettuces and i really want to try growing those! can you tell me where i can get those exact kind? pretty please ..... God bless... stay safe and be well... keep those gardening tips coming!!
Wow this is a fantastic video! Can’t believe we get this content for free. Keep up the good work!
More interplanting please ❤️
I am 60 and love to learn new things. You have given me so much to digest. Thank you for your time and all of the work you do.
Hi Kevin,, thank you so much for making the Birdies raised garden beds available.
We ordered ours from you last April and just received them June 22nd.
We are very pleased!
Thank you again !
Have a great day.
Mrs Polly Long
Hey, thank YOU for the support. It means the world...I hope you love the beds.
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Thank you again for offering us these beds,, im sure they are going to be GREAT can't wait!
the Longs
I like that you don’t ramble. Informative and easy to watch. Thank you!
I love your videos! I wasn't into gardening I've started this year did some mistakes but learn a lot from you! Your videos are as zen as gardening. You're doing a great job with the editing and I love that new feature from youtube that cuts the lenght bar time into parts. Keep it up you're EPIC! :D
Thank you so much!
I'm liking the timestamps
This was the best video ever! I’m a new grower and need all of this. I will save and watch several times I’m certain. Thanks!
I have some shallow beds set on native soil. Growth is excellent in them, but the challenge this year has been the puppy getting into them and digging up the soil. Had to add barriers after sowing until plants were big enough that he wouldn't be tempted by bare soil.
I loved raised beds especially for replanting.
I’ve had short beds, about a timber high, and double one high, I preferred the taller one, and that’s why we’ve ordered a bunch of taller beds this time around. As someone who has on and off lower back pain, I wanted to ensure I got the beds that will grow with us. The smaller ones are better for the kids, but as long as they have a step, then they can still help.
Wow, Kevin! One of the best videos you've done, can't thank you enough!!!!!!!
Glad you liked it!
You are a great teacher! I don’t want to give up.
Say what?! A SEEDING SQUARE 😵🤩😍 My Holiday list is going to be Epic Gardening themed for sure 😆 If you sold it as an affiliate, I would surely buy via your link to support (just an idea 😇). Thanks Kevin for yet another gardening ”aha”! 👌🏾😎
I like it, but I'm wary of the plastic these days...there must be a way to make one from wood!
Epic Gardening: Very true; I was hoping it was hardened silicone or repurposed plastic. Agree about wood as a better alternative; hopefully someone out there will create it (or already did!).
That seeding square is the silliest, most n00by gardening tool I've ever seen. It's actually adorable.
Succession planting info was great!
Glad it was helpful!
I was chuckling over the discussion of zones and frost dates. I live in central OR at 4200 feet vertical. We are zone 3-4. We can freeze any night of the year. And lots of people garden. It's a matter of understanding what, when and how.
Those are some really beautiful lettuces you have there. Your video is enlightening, thank you.
Love the tips! Thank you.
Thanks so much! Im just getting started and learned a lot.
Great video! I have been gardening for almost 5 years now but continually learning. I always wondered how long I could cut and come again on most lettuces and never realized it was around 5 times. :)
4:25 that's what I do with hand watering with garden hose. 2 minutes = 4 gallons. so I water each bed for two minutes. that gives 1/4 of an inch of water.
I have a dog named radish... Poor girl is so confused who keeps talking to her
😂🤣😂❤❤❤
That is such a cute name!
With a name like radish she must be cute AND a bit sassy! Love her name!!!
I am really enjoying binge watching your videos! I've learned so much. I really appreciate the production quality and your pleasant voice and diction. Thank you for all the hard work and high quality production and information. Thanks for helping me grow my 🟩👍🏼. 🙂
I've been gardening since 1966, and I can still learn new things. I'm trying to switch to raised beds and RGGS because of my body not liking things like bending and weeding. Thank you for your videos.
Absolutely love your videos and appreciate all of your knowledge that you share! Thanks Kevin!
Awesome garden indoors. When you and belthan cottage plant I do.
Give your extra produce to your local food bank. In Ann Arbor, it's Food Gatherers on Carrot Way! Feels so good!
Love that template!
As a first year gardner THANK YOU
this video was epic! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge
Great tips. Bless your epic Mama ❤️ she must be so proud.
Thanks for all the helpful tips😀
I love your channel, you and mark have really taught me everything I know about gardening. Keep up the good work!
Perfect timing I just got my beds delivered to me this week. Thanks for putting all this information together it helps tons
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the beds!
I love how you explained succession planting. So clear and makes perfect sense. Thanks! 👍❤️
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing 💜
I love how organized this is. So cool and I really needed this info 🙃
Brilliant advice
thank you for the cut and come again method!
So much helpful information I could have watched even longer! Thanks for everything you’ve been an amazing teacher 😁
Great videos and presentation of info! I'm new to gardening and your channel is very informative without making things more complicated than they need to be! Thanks!!
Your videos are so helpful. Very educational and love the way you break things down to explain! New to vegetable gardening and I've learned so much so far from your videos! Thank you! 🌿🌺
This was a fantastic video! Thank you so much 😊
You make the BEST videos! I’m definitely keeping this one, so much goodies in it! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😊😊😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Fantastic content. I started my first raised beds a month ago. I built them and filled them with soil based on your videos. Thank you for all the help 🙏
Thank you. Always find the information beneficial.
I just found you and you are fantastic and as a new Gardener I pretty much have done things right you have validated that for me thank you
just getting into these channels so i get bored or sick of the talking and scroll on but this is one the few i can watch without getting bored and get good advice not to mention you look just like the guy from property brothers🤣
Excellent! You're such a great teacher! Thank you for compiling the responses to all of these questions. Love the no dog method explanation about leaving in the roots
I'll be following these tips thanks 😊 👍
Thanks a million for these videos. Just yesterday, I harvested my very first salad from my brand new garden.
Love these tips keep them coming
Hello, Kevin! I just want to say thank you for your content! I love your channel! You explain things every well and I'm learning so much from you!
I have tomatoes, peppers, and small bush beans growing for my second crop
Great information Kevin, thanks so much for great gardening tips. Just order my raised beds from you today, and can’t wait to get gardening 🧑🌾 I am a California Transplant to Minnesota, miss those long growing seasons, but thankfully I can grow micro greens during the winter months here in Minnesota. Thanks again ~
You have now saved me so much on dirt I'm never going to buy so much again genius idea I'm so sad I haven't thought of anything like this yet! Thank you sir. I feel so stupid, the feet upon feet upon too much dirt I have spent money on. My little pots I have started using rocks and water for to save on dirt and now I have a way to save on my bins buckets and trash cans full of plants! Ur the best!
I like the way you explained succession planting. It can be very overwhelming but what you said makes sense.
Do the raised beds EVER go on sale? My 86 year old dad and I have been doing raised bed, square foot gardening for many years, but our wooden 4x4 beds (all 6 of them) are about shot and need to be replaced. Both of us are retired and on fixed incomes, so buying about 4 of your amazing beds is cost prohibitive. I'm trying to do something; we both love gardening and Dad says it's his therapy...especially since losing Mom in March, 2022...his bride of over 64 years.
Thank you for such a wealth of knowledge! I grew up watching Mel, bought his book and use his methods. You have carried it to the next level, teaching millions how to grow through both your successes and mistakes! May God continue to bless you!
I remember I was so excited because all my tomato seedlings sprouted and planted them all so I'm now left with tons of mother plants with huge amounts of tomatoes. Succession planting would be a good thing
Love this simple idea
Really helpful video and amazing techniques. I can’t wait to use them in the upcoming season. Excellent work as always!!!
I’ve watched a ton of your videos. My favorite gardener! This is the best video by far
Best Vid Ever! Thank you for all the solid info.
Thank you for this video. I like your approach to grow wherever you can, because we don't always have the choices we want, but we still have choices. These tips have super payback potential. I do get lazy, or absent minded about mulching and it really takes a toll mid season. I also like the tip is planning based on sunlight path.
Awesome video!! Extremely informative and inspiring. I am starting my first ever gardening project right now and your videos have been beyond helpful! Thanks for all the great work!!!
10...all are beautiful! They make me smile 😊
A wealth of information God bless you
Great advice. Thank you
Great video. Thanks.
I’m loving my waist-high, 8” flower bed. So spine problems don’t stop me from growing. I also have ground-level, 10” raised gardens for veggies.
Thank u for
the explaining u do for us…🤗🤗
Holy smokes. This video is HEAVY with insane content! Great job, Kevin. And thank you!
Dude you just took away a lot of my fears of gardening!!!
Love this channel and ur wisdom and gardening and i am starting out 1st time this year myself and i trust doing ur tips n tricks and experience will help me way way more and. I am gonna start my gardening channel soon and give my advise and experience and my journey along the way
Great tips today! Have you considered doing a video for people that live in zones 8 to 13 as to what we should consider planting for our fall garden? 😊
Great idea!
You have been such a ray light for my go to videos for anything that I have tried to grow for the past 2 years.
All of your videos are WONDERFUL! I found you at the beginning of our covid lockdown in 2020.
I live in San Diego and I have a restricted garden format because I rent my cabana, so growing what I eat has to be done in either garden pots or a raised bed.
Thank you so much for all of your incredible education!
So many great tips, thank you 😊
I planted Romaine lettuce for the first time last summer! It was wonderful to cut and come again! My dog Jackson loved it also! Each plant got to about 4' tall before the leaves started tasting a bit bitter, but Jackson ate them anyway! Was funny to see 4' Romaine stalks in the yard!! 😳🤣