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“Think in Green and Take Action“

OOU ”Dr. Vladimir Polezinoski” -

Kichevo

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RAISED BED

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What is

„RAISED BED“ ?

“Raised bed” is a gardening method where the soil is elevated above the surrounding ground level, usually enclosed in a frame made of wood, stone, metal, or other materials. They can range in height from a few centimeters to several feet, and their purpose is to create a more controlled and efficient growing environment.

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What do you need to make

„RAISED BED“?

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LOCATION

    • A location with enough sunlight

(at least 6–8 hours per day)

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    • Good drainage (so water doesn’t accumulate when it rains)

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    • Easy access for watering

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Materials for the frame

Boards (wood)

Natural, inexpensive, easy to work with...

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Bricks/Blocks

Durable, no rotting...

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Metal sheets

Modern, long-lasting

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Plastic/Recycled

frames

Lightweight,

weather-resistant...

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Setting

    • Remove the grass or plants from the area

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    • Place protection at the bottom (you can use a burlap sack)

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    • Add cardboard or newspapers

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40% good soil substrate

(garden soil)

Filling with soil...

You can also use the “hugelkultur” technique:

Place wooden branches, leaves, grass at the bottom →

then add soil and compost on top.

The best mix is:

40% compost

20% organic material (straw, peat, small branches...)

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Planting

    • Plan according to the season (fall/spring).

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    • Plant in rows or use the square-foot gardening method.

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    • Combine companion plants (e.g., tomatoes with basil).

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Watering and maintenance

    • Water regularly.

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    • Add mulch on top (such as straw or wood chips) to retain moisture.

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    • Check for diseases and pests.

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Sketch of a raised garden bed

Side view (cross-section):

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| Topsoil | ← Prevents weeds

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| Compost | ← Organic material

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| Leaves, branches, straw | ← Drainage and nutrients

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| Cardboard / newspapers | ← Prevents weeds

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Grass / soil | ← Base

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Typical dimensions:

Width: up to 1.2 m

(for easy access to the middle)

Height: 20–40 cm

Length: as desired

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Suggestion for a RAISED BED

Dimensions example:

Length: 2 meters

Width: 1 meter

Height: 30–40 cm

✅ Plants are planted on top:

Tomatoes (at the ends or in the corners)

Carrots (in the middle)

Lettuce (in between)

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Thank you for your attention!