Using Organic Raised Beds
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The benefits of raised bed gardening are great, and include less back pain, a more concentrated and controlled area for gardening, as well as the freedom to place your garden in an area of your choosing. Cedar raised beds are a great choice for a number of reasons. Natural red cedar is less prone to rot, making it longer lasting in climates that are prone to a lot of rain. Red cedar is also less susceptible to insect infestation, which means you can use little (or no) pesticides on your garden for a more natural way to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (more…)