The Incredible Raised Garden Bed

Reap what you sow!

Raised beds have been taking gardens and terraces by storm. They are the stuff of every gardener’s dreams: the chance to grow plants from a comfortable height, with a fruitful harvest and protection against irksome pests. Well, that’s the theory at least! In reality, lots of people find themselves standing in front of their new raised garden beds, scratching their heads and wondering where to start. Where exactly should the plants go? What can you do to make sure your new planter will be brimming with bountiful vegetables that will be the envy of the neighbours? Doris Kampas to the rescue: our raised bed queen is here to make sure everyone can hit the ground running. With five exciting raised bed themes to satisfy all your heart’s desires – from the ‘pasta garden’ to the ‘around the world’ garden – there’s something for every gardening taste here. Kampas gives a handy overview of when to plant your raised bed, what kind of seeds to sow and how much, then when to pick your crops. Each raised bed is accompanied by drawings to show exactly what to do month by month. And because we all know that the best way to learn is from our mistakes, she shares her top 10 gardening mishaps with us for a spot of light relief.