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Charles_Dimmock
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PostPosted: Sat May 29, 2010 5:15 pm    Post subject: Raised Bed Reply with quote
Space is limited so I went to Woodies and bought a 230litre raised garden bed in the week.

Just back from B&Q with an assortment of chilli peppers, tomato plants, aubergenes & Spring onions.

I also picked up all weather fleece.

Has anyone got any tips?

I'll be planting tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
what kind of soil do you have ?

raised bed are good in heavy soil

Bad in sandy soil
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I filled it with good compost and quality top soil
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