Courtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia, PA When you get serious about production, the first thing to go are those raised beds. Recently SPIN farmer Rex Landings cleared out the last of his. When you turn a garden into a business, you start using time and labor saving tools the average...
Courtesy of Wally S., Wally’s Urban Market Garden, Saskatoon SK There are many options for season extension, but if you are just starting out in farming keep it simple. Don’t bother with it. Take, for instance, Â this situation. I have 4 – 8×4 raised (18″ high) beds here at home...
Courtesy of James K., Virtually Green, San Francisco, CA It’s still possible to rototill in raised beds if you use an electric tiller like the Mantis. Rototillers are major labor savers. I have one that I’ve used in beds for some years. Incredible torque. Good depth: up to 10″, though...
Courtesy of SPIN Farmer Kevin A, Ontario To make raised beds, you can use a walking tractor with an attachment called a Berta Rotary Plow. This can make a raised bed from a grass covered field. This means you could avoid pressure treated wood or worse railroad ties. No worries...
