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converted to raised beds a number of years ago. It is easier to plant and maintain, and you can get a higher volume of production out of the same space as a traditional row garden. Planning the raised beds for succession crops is a key to success. There are many different forms and containers that you can use for raised beds. A search on the Internet will help you find different configurations. One type of a raised bed that I recently learned about was the “keyhole� garden. You can find more information on this innovative method by going to http://www.gardeningknowhow. com/special/spaces/keyhole-garden-beds.htm and similar sites on the Internet. The keyhole garden is an African concept that works well in drought-stricken areas. Rather than tilling the soil, you use compost and other organic materials as the medium to grow the plants. One nice aspect that I see with this method is that the beds are raised to waist height so someone that has back or mobility issues can still garden and grown vegetables. Check out the concept and see if it will work for you. If you are restless to do some gardening activities in January instead of staring out the window at the winter landscape, there are
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