ON BIG BLEND RADIO: CaliKim discusses raised bed vegetable gardening and her new book, “The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening.” Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on PodBean, or SoundCloud.
Raised bed gardening has never been more popular, but it can also be intimidating, especially for beginner gardeners. “The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening” by CaliKim (Cool Springs Press) is the perfect guide for newbie growers, offering advice on everything from selecting the best raised bed for the available space and filling it with healthy soil, to planting plans and plant-care tips.
Why is raised bed gardening booming in popularity? The benefits are numerous. No matter your yard size, raised beds are the perfect fit. They allow for a controlled growing environment, filled with fertile soil. Raised beds help gardeners less-than-ideal soils, there’s little to no weeding involved, they’re accessible, and they can be as large or as petite as you’d like. In “The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening,” you’ll learn how to select the best raised bed for your space, what to fill it with, and tips for staking and trellising plants to save space and improve yields. There’s also DIY plans for building quick and simple beds, info on soil, mulch, watering and fertilizing, tips to maximize production, and much more.
CaliKim is an organic gardener from Southern California where she grows her own food and shares her experiences and knowledge on her You Tube channel, CaliKim Garden and Home DIY. She is the author of “Organic Gardening for Everyone,” published by Cool Springs Press. More: https://calikimgardenandhome.com/
