http://www.chelseagreen.com/content/the-advantages-of-raised-bed-gardens/ The Politics and Practice of Sustainable Living. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:09:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.chelseagreen.com/content/the-advantages-of-raised-bed-gardens/#comment-18959 Frank Holzman Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:13:46 +0000 http://www.chelseagreen.com/content/the-advantages-of-raised-bed-gardens/#comment-18959 Why use boxes. I use plants and mulch to contain my beds. This is the french intensive approach. Saves on materials, money and time. Plus I optimize use of space. Where all that wood is could be planted with a case of lettuce, two cases of parlsey or a wheel barrow of carrots. Not separating the beds from it's surroundings allows for a better flow of the eco rithyms. Why use boxes. I use plants and mulch to contain my beds. This is the french intensive approach. Saves on materials, money and time. Plus I optimize use of space. Where all that wood is could be planted with a case of lettuce, two cases of parlsey or a wheel barrow of carrots. Not separating the beds from it’s surroundings allows for a better flow of the eco rithyms.

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