To hell with raised beds

While I do like the way a raised bed looks in the garden, that is the only thing I've found of value that they provide.

I'm making the switch from beds and going back to a simple dirt tilled garden for my vegetables. I gave it a good run, but ultimately it seems to just be an unnecessary process, the soil will still be fertile and controlled, yet the maintenance and trimming around each bed will be eliminated. My theory in life is that things should be as simple as possible whenever applicable, and if a more complicated process does not provide enough value added, it's time to kick it to the curb and move on.

If anyone has a compelling reason to keep these beds, speak now or forever hold your blog comments.

Have a great weekend!!!!!!


Update: Here is a good read from another Ohio farmer that doesn't like raised beds

Garden Pictures Galore

Fruit Garden Pictures

4th year Niagara

Niagara

Blackberry Canes

More Blackberry

Concord Vine with new shoots

More Vines

Monster Black Raspberry Bush

More Raspberry

Blueberry Patch just mulched with last years leaves

Blueberry Bush

Fruit Garden Update - Things are getting started

Black Raspberries are exploding - the harvest this year will be better than I anticipated

Blackberries - Strong canes, lots of potential berries 

Blueberries - good growth thus far, nothing special though

Grapes - All vines are budding, little baby clusters are present on each shoot

Strawberries - Seems to be choked out by weeds/grass - considering a makeover for that bed

Hops - about 4 feet high, crazy growth

Planning up uploading a ton of pics tomorrow