There are several materials you can use to build a raised bed garden. Some of the most popular are cedar, pine, and concrete blocks. The advantages of raised beds are numerous: the soil warms up much ...

From DIY projects to store-bought kits, use these raised bed garden ideas to take your garden to a new height! When it comes ...

The Oldcastle blocks are cheap. Really cheap. Many raised-garden kits cost upwards of $100, but these bricks sell for around $3 each and you only need four of them for a basic bed. Between the bricks ...

To till or not to till? Some might say running the tiller in the garden is the best part of it all. Other gardens never see a ...

Gardening in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or productivity. Whether you’re working with a compact backyard, a tiny balcony, or a corner of your patio, raised garden beds are a ...

Plants are generally forgiving creatures, but you can spend a lifetime trying to convince them to do what you want. To give them the best shot at sprouting delicious produce or gorgeous flowers, a ...

While you’re sitting at home waiting for the snow to melt, why not get a head start on planning your garden for the year? Whether you’re hoping to grow your own vegetables or just spruce up your yard ...

When you decide to build a garden from scratch, you'll quickly find yourself facing some big decisions. For one, should you plant in the ground or build raised beds? And if you go with raised beds, ...

What: Garden columnist Susan Mulvihill will share the benefits of gardening in raised beds, the best materials to use, and the specifics on growing vegetables in them. When: 9 a.m. to noon March 16 ...