In-depth information on setting up, maintaining, and harvesting from raised bed gardens in Canadian urban environments.
Getting Started
Building Your First Raised Bed Garden in Canada
From choosing materials and dimensions to placement and drainage — a practical overview of setting up raised beds suited to Canadian growing conditions.
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Soil & Compost
Soil Preparation and Composting for Urban Raised Beds
How to build productive soil for raised beds using locally available amendments, compost, and organic matter suited to Canada's diverse growing regions.
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Season Extension
Extending the Vegetable Growing Season in Canadian Urban Gardens
Row covers, cold frames, and timing strategies that allow urban growers across Canada to harvest weeks earlier in spring and later into autumn.
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