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Raised Beds and Containers for Community Gardens

Author(s): Patti Nagai

Above-ground gardening offers access and ease for community gardeners of all ages and abilities. This publication highlights key considerations and offers tips for gardening in raised beds and containers. Topics covered include raised bed construction, container selection, donated materials, soil, planting, and irrigation (8 pages; 2014).

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Site Considerations (10-minute video)

Raised Bed and Container Gardening (7-minute video)

Planting Techniques (2-minute video)

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