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How to Design & Build a Raised Garden Bed ~ Homestead and Chill
From where I am standing and looking in this photo, I am facing South. You can see the kale and other plants are leaning forward that way. That is the predominant direction of the sun. Therefore, we kept our raised beds set on the north end of the yard, away from the house. The yard is on the opposite side of the yard, which casts shade on the closer part of the yard during winter. Let’s go over everything you need to know to build a durable and beautiful raised garden bed, including location, design, supplies needed, best practices, wood types, and step-by-step instructions.