Building a Raised Garden Bed
Schedule
Sat Mar 29 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
149 Hurricane Road, Keene, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03431 | Keene, NH
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In this workshop, students will learn how to build their own waist-high raised garden bed. No woodworking experience necessary however students must be willing to jump in and make sawdust fly in a guided setting. No students under 18 without an attending adult Raised beds provide a beautiful approach to gardening – even creating a garden space where tillable land is limited. We can raise our vegetable beds to a more accessible level and create for ourselves an ‘elevated garden’. This is where tall raised beds, planters, or containers come in. Raised beds have several advantages when it comes to vegetable growing; one of those advantages is to make tending to your crops more comfortable, accessible, and ergonomic. Then, of course, there are the additional benefits of raised bed gardening, including:
They make it easier to till and prepare the soil for planting or adjust the soil make-up
They can reduce pest problems (as well as family pet mischief!)
In general, they have better drainage than traditional vegetable beds, which can prove invaluable during a wet summer
Extra depth of soil in the beds allows for bumper crops
The soil tends to remain light and uncompacted, as you never walk on it
They warm quicker in the spring, which can give you a headstart on the growing season
They are a great way of organizing the garden in an aesthetically pleasing way!
Students will leave with their own 2×4 foot raised garden bed.
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Where is it happening?
149 Hurricane Road, Keene, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03431Event Location & Nearby Stays:
