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Mulching with Pet Bedding in my Vego and Birdies Raised Garden Beds

May 11, 2022 by Michelle Leave a Comment

I needed an easier way to mulch around my plants in the raised garden beds while I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and have my arm in a sling. Straw was too hard to manage in between the compact rows. Shout out to  @MIgardener  for the idea to try pet litter bedding. NOTE I paid for these garden beds myself. Since creating this video, I have been included as an … [Read more...] about Mulching with Pet Bedding in my Vego and Birdies Raised Garden Beds

Filling the Vego and Birdies Raised Garden Beds – Time Lapse and Tractor

May 1, 2022 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Filling these tall raised garden beds was no easy task and I'm so glad I had help. We followed hugelkultur as best as possible to help reduce the cost of filling and give the garden bed longer-term quality soil as the components break down. The featured garden beds: NOTE I paid for these garden beds myself. Since creating this video, I have been included as an affiliate for … [Read more...] about Filling the Vego and Birdies Raised Garden Beds – Time Lapse and Tractor

Vego Garden Bed vs Birdies Raised Bed – 30 Days Later

April 15, 2022 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Vego or Birdies Raised Garden Beds Corrugated Metal

In 30 days, we don't really expect a lot of changes -- but you all have asked some great questions over the past month - so I captured as many of those answers as I could. And, as expected, so far so good on the beds. … [Read more...] about Vego Garden Bed vs Birdies Raised Bed – 30 Days Later

Vego Garden vs Birdies Raised Beds

March 15, 2022 by Michelle 5 Comments

Are you trying to figure out if Vego Garden Beds or Birdies Beds are the right garden beds for you. Watch this video or continue reading below to find out my initial thoughts in assembling both beds. Choosing A Raised Garden Bed When I was trying to decide on new garden beds, I couldn't make up my mind. Should I choose a Vego Garden Bed or a Birdies Raised Bed? I'd … [Read more...] about Vego Garden vs Birdies Raised Beds

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