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From Garden to Plate

Since the vegetables in these beds are planted closely together, you will have fewer weeds to deal with. That’s because the higher density of plantings shade out most of the weeds. Once the plants are well-established, your watering chores should be minimal. Keep in mind, the depth of a raised bed determines how often you will have to water: More soil holds more moisture, so a deeper raised bed will require less frequent watering. Expect to water

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