Gardener Scott's guide to raised bed gardening

Gardener Scott's guide to raised bed gardening

Scott A. Wilson

Book - 2025

"Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box -- one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is. Raised bed gardening is a wildly popular method that gardeners everywhere can take advantage of, no matter your space or the quality of your native soil. Raised bed gardening has numerous benefits for both the beginner and expert gardener, but chief among those is the ability to build the best soil for your plants. Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is a no-fuss, step-by-step guide to planning, building and growing in your first raised bed. With his signature approachable, easy-t...o-follow style, YouTube's Gardener Scott shepherds you through every stage of creating a thriving, productive raised bed garden -- from the crucial planning phases where you'll consider the design and how you're going to use your raised bed, to building your first raised bed, filling it with soil and growing your dream garden."--

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Subjects
Raised bed gardening.
Beds (Gardens)
Gardening.
Culture sur couches.
Massifs (Jardins)
Jardinage.
beds (site elements)
gardening.
Published
Buffalo, New York ; Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Scott A. Wilson (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
304 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN
9780228105367
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Why Raised Beds?
  • Chapter 2. Planning a Raised Bed Garden
  • Chapter 3. Building a Raised Bed
  • Chapter 4. The importance of Healthy Soil
  • Chapter 5. Developing a Growing Plan
  • Chapter 6. Growing in Raised Beds
  • Chapter 7. Managing Problems in Raised Beds
  • Chapter 8. Preparing for the Next Growing Season
  • Resources
  • Index
  • Acknowledgments
  • Photo Credits
Review by Booklist Review

Wilson presents an engaging and practical resource for gardeners of all levels, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Drawing on decades of personal experience, Wilson shares his expertise to both inform and inspire, making the case for raised beds as a transformative gardening method. Among the many advantages of raised beds Wilson cites are improved soil quality, better pest control, and enhanced accessibility. Practical advice combines with vivid anecdotes, as in the story of the Galileo Garden Project that Wilson led, in which raised beds helped produce over 2,000 pounds of fresh produce annually. He explores a variety of materials and designs, providing the flexibility to create beds matching one's budget, space, and personal aesthetics. Packed with vibrant photographs and actionable tips, the guide offers step-by-step instructions for planning, building, and maintaining raised beds. Wilson's approachable tone and emphasis on sustainable, creative solutions make the book both educational and enjoyable. An invaluable tool and a delightful read for anyone looking to transform their garden into a more beautiful, productive, and manageable space.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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