How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Update after Growing Food for a Full Year
John from www.growingyourgreens.com visits with his friends who he helped build a raised bed in their back yard to grow their food one year ago. There were 7 episodes that show the process of buying, building, planting and irrigating the new raised beds. In this episode, learn how their garden has been growing and learn about their new raised bed and what plants do better in shade, as well as how to single stem a tomato plant
24 Responses to How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Update after Growing Food for a Full Year
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is this guy short or is the cam person on a ladder
tenderfootdemon
February 13, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Hi John-
Thanks for taking your time to reply.
Have you ever tried lining the raised beds with Butyl Rubber Flashing. “Grace” makes a product to use in home construction. I think ??? the stuff is inert ??? and has a very sticky side that would attach to wood and prevent contact with soil. I thought if applied to the inside and bottom edge of the raised bed, they could perhaps last a lot longer. I’d be interested in your thoughts.
Thanks so much for all your amazing help!
lovethoseveggies
February 13, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I have two rows of 3 identical tomato plants. I started plucking the suckers on two of the plants as sort of a comparison test to see the results side-by-side. Unfortunately I started too late and there are like 4 main stems, but it should give me a rough idea! I’ll let you know how it works out
bradkrit
February 13, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Micronized Azomite is best for the immediate term, as the smaller the particle size, the easier it can be utilized by the bacteria/plants. Granulated may also serve a purpose as a “time” release version of the micronized and be released later… I exclusively use micronized. Im not familiar with freezing weather. You would need to either bring the system inside for the winter or maybe purge all the water out of the system for winter..
growingyourgreens
February 13, 2012 at 11:23 pm
really cool, thanks, John!
loui0008
February 13, 2012 at 11:40 pm
the bed came out nice..good job
wmkk808
February 14, 2012 at 12:24 am
Thanks to you, we are finally building 5 raised beds.
I would appreciate your input in a few areas. Is it better to use granulated or micronized AZOMITE? We live in Maryland and get some harsh winters. Would the irrigation system work here? Are there any extra steps that we need to consider with the freezing weather? Could a butyl rubber flashing by Grace be used on the inside and bottom of the raised beds to make them last longer or would it render the crops unsuitable for consumption?
lovethoseveggies
February 14, 2012 at 12:41 am
5:43 pervert
FishingNinja1
February 14, 2012 at 12:50 am
actually these “suckers” of tomatoes are really good to put between all cabbages (cabbage, kohlrabi, kale, collard etc) – the pests of cabbages hate the smell of tomatoes.
apensiil
February 14, 2012 at 1:24 am
The info about the shad crops was very helpful. I have an area in my yard with the same problem. Now I know what to do with the area. Thanks.
GettnCreative
February 14, 2012 at 2:20 am
I would space them 24″ apart from each other, or 20″ minimum.. If you single stem, then you can space them closer. Yes, you can single stem ANY tomato.
growingyourgreens
February 14, 2012 at 2:30 am
Hi John~
Thanks for the great video. I’m always learning something. I’ve got a heirloom tomato question. I’ve started a few heirloom brandywine tomatoes and know that they are indeterminate. First question: how much room should you allow in a 3′ wide raised bed for indeterminate tomato plants? Second question: Can you single stem indeterminate tomato plants? Thanks a million for continuing with these videos.
I’m learning a ton!
Lisa Lynn
lisalynn999
February 14, 2012 at 3:22 am
i see hundreds of raised beds in the background
babylonoise
February 14, 2012 at 4:04 am
Last years 7 videos motivated me to construct 48 feet in raised beds in my backyard. I am addicted…to gardening. Winning!
otisboy95842
February 14, 2012 at 5:02 am
Wow, havn’t even started the video yet but the garden looks great!
therawlifefamily
February 14, 2012 at 5:59 am
thx
IWantSoundKnowledge
February 14, 2012 at 6:53 am
This guy is a great teacher. Inspiring. I have learned SO many gardening tips via this guy’s videos!
online4videos
February 14, 2012 at 7:21 am
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beautiful beds! ,, shame they don’t want the garden bad enough to move them into the sun !
stymye
February 14, 2012 at 7:23 am
@Bublonichronic isn’t it obvious ?
stymye
February 14, 2012 at 8:07 am
hey john, i have green beans growing in pot and i have mushrooms growing around them. Is this bad? what can i do about it?
souless1985
February 14, 2012 at 8:55 am
what kind of shoes are you wearing, is there a purpose other than comfort? I love going barefoot but hate stepping on thistle and the like is that the point of the shoes? Oh and where could I get some if you don’t mind me asking.
Hall1bd
February 14, 2012 at 9:30 am
damn, has it been a year already? It doesn’t seem like it… Good work getting them up and running.
bakcompat
February 14, 2012 at 10:27 am
Nice job john…
llatoya85
February 14, 2012 at 10:49 am
WWJD. What would John do? Keep on growing.
sbaker7274
February 14, 2012 at 11:30 am