12 Mistakes You MUST AVOID When Gardening in Raised Beds

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

Tuck eating his veggies brings me such joy. Such a precious little dude. ❤️

[@DCuddles2001]

Love watching Tuck.

[@cindyspiess9963]

Amen ! Me too 💙

[@Bunchoeves]

My father-in-law who was a plumber, used old bathtubs for his raised beds. So his backyard basically was completely bordered by bathtubs.

[@wayfarer1101]

And how thrilled was his wife? 🤣

[@cindyspiess9963]

😂 wow I would like to see that . Very good resource . And the nice smooth edges to lean on while working them . I bought a "fire ring" to make a raised bed and I love the round top edge to lean my hand on while I'm working it . 👍🛀

[@utubecomandante]

Thank you, James. Thank you for showing me the potential. I've been addicted to your channel for the last 2 weeks. I bought a house on .44 acres 6 months ago. I moved from a condo in downtown Austin to the outskirts of Austin. I've been trying to move for 2 years, but I was infected with covid in March 2020, and then suffered with long haul; basically in bed 18 hours a day for about 9 months going into 2021. I bought this house surrounded by nature to continue healing. But the ground has issues. Hard clay. Old filled-in swimming pool in the middle of the yard. In-ground hot tub filled with gravel. 40-year-old sidewalks all around the pool. Totally neglected by the previous owners. Insufficient fencing for the pack of deer that come through daily and live behind my property. However, clover does grow in my ground. And I am surrounded by trees. I'm on a drainage ditch, so lots of the water and nutrients from surrounding properties drain towards me. It's all manageable. Lots of potential. I had a big vision when I started working on this in February. I wanted to create a medicinal herb garden based on sacred geometry. Figured it would take 2 years. After the last month of working it I started thinking, "Maybe this is going to take me more like 10 years!" However, now my vision is changing. You are helping me to see the proper steps, and that it doesn't have to take 10 years. Your series on the 6 phases of a food forrest has inspired me. That's the direction I am going now. The 7 layers concept is new to me. I'll start studying. Thank you for your amazing videos and long term commitment to growing and to keeping us informed. James, you really are a treasure. I love listening to you talk about your principles of gardening. I love the tours of your food forrest. I also got a kick when you said in this video, "For me that sun rises in the east, and sets in the west." What a coincidence! Me too! Ha! I love the work you are doing. You are so humble, and yet so knowledgeable. And I think you are occasionally funny in a way that a good old friend can be funny and make you laugh without realizing it. Especially when Tuck is involved. I wish you and Tuck all the best in the garden and in life.

[@kanders5031]

What a great comment! I was blessed to find a house to rent after 7 years of wandering and homelessness and other crazy nonsense among annoying and worthless information. Local food and food forests can be a game changer for so many of us! We're all in need of this! Share with the stranger and wanderer and foreigner as best you can. If you have even a tiny lot of land, just share!

[@MsJezzebella]

your relationship with tuck is so wholesome, so sweet

[@LisesPieces27]

Awww 🤣 I love Tuck and I love that you pass along all the "pets" and "good boys" to him. Oh and your channel is pretty amazing too.

[@augustlongpre64]

I love your energy dude it is always appreciated! And you don’t talk to us like we’re idiots.

[@GardenerScott]

Fantastic tips, James! I especially like the idea of never leaving bare space, to replace harvested plants with new ones that you have ready to go. Thanks!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Scott! I learned that one from my little pup Tuck, he scolded me when I used to harvest something and not have something to replace it with in the past, he's the boss and he likes his veggies fresh!

[@NoNORADon911]

@@jamesprigioni Tuck is cool :)

[@NoNORADon911]

@@jamesprigioni I just made some beds from cypress, its naturally rot resistant, no chemicals, only time will tell how long it actually last and cedar is also good, rough sawn to save money, big box store should have cedar, for cypress you might need to go to a saw mill, thats where I got mine in Florida. Peas

[@theelpydimension]

This was one of my favorite tips as well. I wind up procrastinating, always saying I'm going to plant something else. Which is real bad when the season changes!

[@jeremysnaturebook8242]

@@jamesprigioni Every time I see Tuck I want to fence in my garden so I can let mine out there with me too! As is right now, one squirrel shows up and its missing posters all over town for two dogs haha

[@elizabethcox6568]

I love the little crunches Tuck makes when eating his greens 🥬❤️

[@populigaudeamus6299]

3:26 I love it when he sits down to emphasize what he saying. He's full of helpful tips and I've learned a lot.

[@cathyramos4849]

The world needs more people like you, and Tuck reminds me of my dog Kayla she loves her veggies and she’s an awesome sidekick 😂😂🥰

[@joannsilva4715]

Gotta love that Yorkie! So funny when Tuck chomps on veggies, so cute! James, love your videos! Stay safe!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Jo Ann! Tuck is definitely the star of the show, and we love him for it!

[@salsamink]

The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni how do u deal with lack of sun light when planting in the winter?

[@danielrundell9575]

Thanks for the tips and Many heartfelt Blessings to you and your little dog 🐕

[@blondecaveman9100]

Ahhh dude that tip to prevent moles has just lifted a huge stress off my shoulders thank you so much!

[@John-mh6mi]

Tuck is great, what a wonderful little guy to help out. Love you boy.

[@antoanto5301]

Thank you James for echoing my own thoughts on raised beds, I'm in the process of planning a few raised beds for next year, your enthusiasm is infectious, more power to you, from Ireland

[@joshandamyturner9917]

Every video I watch makes me love you more dude. I've learned so much from you. Happy Growing from NC.

[@LR-fx8zx]

My 6 year old loves to watch your videos. He is a great gardener. He especially loves to watch your dog eat snacks from the garden!

[@thmoorer]

We just rebuilt one of our beds. A couple of areas had gaps to the soil. We stapled landscape fabric slong the inside to create a barrier to slow the wash of soil out the bottom.

[@ChrisCrz0208]

Hello from your neighbor in South Jersey! Your vids have helped me a ton during this time. Thank you!

[@jamesprigioni]

Hey Chris! Glad to hear that my friend ❤️😁

[@garrett961]

Hi and I have a raised bed but only one but I think I’m going to make more next year.also I cant just get a raised bed because I’m thirteen and maybe it can be a project for me and my dad maybe just maybe I could post the project on my channel.thanks for all the tips it really helps me out.😊👍🏼😃

[@frankbarnwell____]

Garret. Pick a few things you like to eat. Some may just need a small space. A planter, small raised bed, maybe a few rocks in a circle or square enough for the plant.

[@garrett961]

@@frankbarnwell____ oh okay thanks for the idea.that will help me out a lots thanks 😊

[@NoNORADon911]

I had a veg garden at 12 or 13, I even have some pictures of it, this would have been 1983 or 1984 ;)

[@garrett961]

@@NoNORADon911 oh wow 😳 that’s cool I started when I was 8 I think

[@NoNORADon911]

@@garrett961 Cool beans

[@wilzacj3297]

Great to see tuck do happy and loving his veggies! My kids ❤ seeing him

[@freshandzestyfood5033]

Good morning James! Fantastic gardening tips. Tuck noshing on the bean is adorable, give him a ear scratch for me. I am receiving 10 bags of compost today as I'm starting my garden next weekend when a batch of fresh seeds arrive. I've been gardening 4 years and each year I learn more. So glad I found your channel! We chose a cinder block raised bed concept as a starting point. 3 separate beds with 3 feet of walking space in between each raised bed about the same size as your raised bed. An archway connecting 2 of the beds to allow for climbers like cukes and tomatoes. We dug 1/2 foot deep to anchor the first block then stacked a 2nd cinder on top. Fill the top cinder with soil to plant pest control florals like chamomile, and marigolds every 3rd block. I'm using a shower chair bench when I'm out there for weeding (I'm hoping fresh compost will cut down on the weeds this year). We live in a tropical area so our growing season is about to begin. We hung shade cloth last year for the hot months which prolonged my herbs, arugula and kale by 2 months. Thanks!

[@christopherkeller2735]

My brother from anotha Jersey Mutha! Big thanks to handsome Tuck and yourself for your expressed passion for everything living and green! Wish we had gardened together when I used to live in the 908. May your bounty be ever abundant and your passion never quenched!

[@jefschobert9765]

I used some old oak boards I had to build a border for an area, half buried. A year later I got morels mushrooms popping up where the wood was.

[@colleenchesney4355]

Tuck is doing better than some people 😊

[@soniatello4556]

Thank you James, my dream is to have my own garden soon and keep watching Tuck eating his vegetables. What a nice boy, he’s a great example for kids❤️❤️❤️

[@peggylee6086]

I completely trust Tuck’s taste in veggies. He is the ultimate garden companion.. Thank you James for another inspiring video.

[@srowell4626]

In Teaneck NJ...love gardening as well, very therapeutic. Love Tuck....Thanks for the video.

[@pete.thismoment]

Thanks Tuck...and James. Really enjoy your no-bullshit vids but that still have a heart. We, wife and I, have the luxury of soon (hopefully) moving to a bigger site (12 hectare mixed forest, steep and flat) and thanks to you guys I can hopefully plan well enough to avoid most problems.

[@carrieraupp757]

Thanks for the pallet tip had no idea. And luv how Tuck loves his veggies.

[@RobertaAdesignbyhumans]

I love the info, Tuck makes me happy and the dynamic intro is soooo nice! 💚🏡💚🏡

[@JenMarco]

I love you, Tuck and your camera person!! Thank you for another great video!

[@beverleytait3665]

Tuck is the man...much love Mr James on your hard work

[@lourdesfulgencio7562]

Thank you so much James for sharing your talents and experience. I learn a lot from you. God bless you more!!

[@tarapath5099]

Yes, I love Tuck's chomping! Thx for all the great info!

[@kanders5031]

Tuck is so awesome! You two are the best YTers I've found since the COVID fiasco, thanks so much!!!!!!! ❤❤❤ from WI ❤❤❤

[@dereka8041]

James is an Organic-Food-Growing BEAST!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo Derek!

[@dereka8041]

@@jamesprigioni I'm going; I'm going!

[@supergirl460]

Right!! That brain is full of awesome knowledge!!

[@marystefanski8759]

Thanks James for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Just wondering if you have a compost pile and if so, how you work with it. Thanks Tuck.

[@elizabethpankewycz6160]

Wow! So much excellent information James! Going to have to watch several times just to take it all in! Thanks for making videos that are such a Valuable resource for others; especially for novice “green beans” like me👩‍🌾... love to watch Tuck inspect your work- we should all be blessed with such spirited supervisors!😂

[@lindalober626]

Tuck your awesome and so very healthy! Great video built 4 raised beds and have started filling them with dirt. Prayers that it will produce. My husband was the green thumb, died of Cancer 5 years ago. Me I am learning what he had a natural ability to do.

[@michaelluque4560]

That little doggy is adorable!

[@doreencloutier1066]

I just moved 6 months ago and had to start over again with my garden. Luke you I didn't want to use treated wood when I first started it around 6 years ago. So my beds were rotting out and were ready to be redone. Luckily the new owner let me come and get the dirt/soil which I had kept on amending through the years with compost. I had to make more beds and the area I found which had the most sun also had a slope. So I had to try and level the area before I put the new beds down. I couldn't even work the soil until mid April because the ground was still frozen. We are in zone 4a. Then it a couple of weeks to transport the soil (I only moved 1 mile away.) So I have made several of those mistakes trading off some things for others.

[@mihaip4672]

Tuck has the best diet of any dog I've ever seen. I saw him eat cucumbers, carrots, and now beans lol. He's gonna live forever.

[@maknyc1539]

im gonna plant apple trees this winter lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@YoooItsRex]

Let’s gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Goooooo Mark!!!!!!

[@hakdov6496]

just planted a liberty apple

[@debwiest8968]

Me too!!

[@moep737]

Tuck must be the healthiest dog ever ❤😊😉

[@blurrylights6344]

It's so nice of Tuck to let you use his channel. He's an adorable little creature.

[@dranamarie]

Im always so happy to catch your videos! Thank you for posting and I hope you are enjoying this fall season!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks a. Marie! Me and Tuck have a blast making them, and we appreciate the kind words. We are enjoying the fall, and this stretch of warm days that we are getting. Me and Tuck hope you are enjoying your fall as well. 🐕😁

[@GaryMiller1973]

Who’s a goooooood boy? Tuck eating Dragon Tongue beans is so cute. Great video with lots of great information to digest.

[@randyj.2989]

I always enjoy your energy brother and your videos. Thanks for all the great content.

[@frankmarin5421]

Our animals our our kids. Have fun growing thanks

[@kragmckay]

He's quick and to the point. Doesnt talk about anything except what we need to know. Ty for the lesson. I can learn from you.

[@Taleton]

Dear veggie dog.... thanks for giving me some warmth to my soul .... to you dear human of the veggie dog... thanks for your tips... greetings from Sparta ... southern Greece ...

[@jessicablake8980]

I watched your video and laughed at how cute it was you read the comments to Tuck!! My dad used to tell our dog that he is a “dood boy” instead of “good boy” and pet him, and I hope Tuck knows he also is a very dood boy and I’m giving him my pets from here 🤗🤗

[@cindybriggs2328]

I love your channel and Tuck is a great bonus. What a sweetie.

[@mishic3242]

Came for the tips! Stayed for the pupper :) Thank you for the video

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!!!

[@gardenlady58]

My grandchildren need to watch Tuck. They would love him and maybe inspired to eat more veggies.

[@anitaharris8687]

Thanks for sharing your tips. Your Chanel is awesome. And Tuck is a added pleasure to watch 😁

[@marylandsmann1175]

Hi tuck. Your gardening tips are a blessing to me

[@saraleclerc2455]

You cover everything & love the way you school! I refer back many times & when inquiring about anything I check your channel 1st. & oh that Tuck , I need a pal like that ! 😊

[@shanebep3135]

My cat loves Tuck, he'll just meow and meow and meow and meow and meow every time Tuck is on his computer he just wants to have a good time

[@rhuffstedtler]

I appreciate how James is willing to share when he makes a stupid mistake. Makes me feel better about mine.

[@j.reneewhite915]

Before I started watching your videos I was over dosing on gardening info. That was causing a spin out and I stopped enjoying the process. I was seriously stressing trying to figure out if I'm remembering everything. lol Then I started watching your process and the joy you share with us all and it helped me switch gears back to enjoying the process of gardening again. All that to say Thanks for the enthusiastic attitude. It's good for the soul.

[@davidmjohnston169]

It's so awesome how Tuck is included with everything in the garden. Thank you for these amazing videos!

[@shellisspace]

Once again thanks for the great info! Needed to know which initials on pallets were the right ones as I'm using for a 3 bin compost system I'm building. Tuck you're a good boy keeping him company in the garden!

[@JamieCamile495]

I felt really encouraged until you got to the treated lumber issue! My husband and I are getting on up in age. Me 60, him 68. He built our raised beds out of treated lumber several years ago so they would last longer. I’m very cautious about chemicals but this one never occurred to me. He doesn’t care, but me...😩!

[@cindyspiess9963]

Oh well live and learn , maybe you can make another one from non treated wood or metal or one person commented that their uncle used bath tubs . I like that , perfect size shape drainage , and not sharp edges to lean on while working it 👍😁🥦🥕🌱

[@valhallaproject9560]

We've got low raised beds, too, and I have a low home-made stool like a milking stool that I use to help with the convenience angle. Get tired of kneeling at times. Good tips and you can give Tuck a "good boy" from me.

[@cpeabody85]

Your videos are always so high energy, it really helps give a sense of excitement about each project you talk about

[@mishguna7]

Thanks for this video! I have a few raised beds so this is video is super helpful! We love you, Tuck ❤️

[@jamesprigioni]

You're welcome my friend, glad to hear that ❤️🐕❤️

[@texputter7928]

Good stuff, James, thanks for the vid. Love to watch Tuck, but he sure makes me miss my old buddy Sancho who passed a few years ago. Can't beat a Yorkie for great companionship.

[@mildredpierce4506]

I haven't heard the term square foot gardening for decades. There used to be a wonderful show on the subject on PBS. Glad to see that someone is still using that method.

[@auricaster5582]

Vraiment merci ,tes conseils sont précieuses !!! Et Tuck est un très mignon chien !

[@garypollard9498]

I once built a makeshift garden in a kiddie pool by making my compost into it and we harvested enough beans to eat and canned some for later . Love your channel

[@wendymcmahon6873]

Thanks James🧑‍🌾and Tuck🐶 - very helpful video thanks! Our dogs like beans too 🙂. I have made a raised bed using hardwood from pallets so should last longer than softwood. Have treated with linseed to waterproof and lined with plastic to prevent rot. I have also bought second hand corrugated steel (same as Birdies) raised bed. It has rusted on the inside so I will sand and coat with linseed to waterproof it. Now to make "hoop house" lids for them with help of your videos. 👩‍🔧👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Yay! Let's go!!!

[@altalemur6382]

i love puck. he reminds me of my grandfather's small dog. he was a gardener as well. i love seeing Puck eating fresh veggies.

[@bballerforever]

Tuck is a sweet boy, what a great pal!

[@Bessie66]

My mum has sadly just lost her dog just like Tuck at 13 years old - seeing Tuck just reminded me of her dog when he was younger 🥺

[@michaelrhoades1592]

James, you helped me so much during my furlough! I built my first 4 raised bed gardens, got my hot tumbler and started a great compost for next spring. I have a much shorter growing season than you but after watching your videos, I know what and when to plant them for max return. Thank you and Tuck for the informative videos and insights

[@minyahb6363]

Much love Tuck!

[@maggiemendoza7636]

James, your channel is my favorite! I always learn something and Tuck is just so cute! Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us!

[@Thebadguy2023]

Thanks for sharing your valuable tips. We all like your Tuck.

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

Love sweet Tuck! :) He's the King of the food forest jungle! ;) Always helpful info James...thank you! :)

[@alrachid2]

I can attest to the "less is more" idea. I want so many tomatoes, and I followed so many guides. But I made the mistake of planting too close even with single pruning. Its not like it didnt work, but the following year I spaced them further apart and had far better results, particularly in reducing blight here in wisconsin. I spent way less time stressing about and tending to diseases.

[@rakeshpatnaik]

Great Video. Super helpful for beginner gardener like me. You break it down very nicely. Keep these videos coming.

[@patrickbutler1715]

Love you videos and especially Tuck's involvement

[@davidscottboring940]

Thanks James. I built five raised beds this winter and I'm planning two more for berries. This is great info!! Hi Tucker, good boy

[@LivadaBio]

Useful information. Good video !!!

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad you found some value in it my friend 😁🙏

[@emilywilliams6913]

Thanks so much for all your videos! It’s overwhelming to start out and you information is so helpful! Trying to start out small and build up!

[@kateb6866]

Your doggy is the Coolest !!!!!! Good boy! And how eager to try these veggies!

[@markjackson5791]

Love seeing Tuck enjoy the garden! He is too cute. Thanks for sharing him and your garden with us!

[@reesurgent6400]

What a good pupper!

[@SteveTabs645]

Man when I found your channel (couple weeks ago) I found your Intros to be funny and now man I look forward to it..Awesome vids man thank you! New gardener here 👍🏼

[@cindyspiess9963]

Good good info ! Tuck is such a cool little dude . I love seeing him joining in with you snacking on veggies . Your a very good dog dad James 😉. Love you both , Sincerely 🙏 💚🍅💜🌱💙🥕

[@juliemdc5585]

Love your channel! How about planting a raised bed near a brick wall for heat transfer in winter?

[@jamesprigioni]

Good idea as long as it’s south facing

[@rubyk3521]

Tuck is adorable. My dogs name is Tucker. He is a Bernese Mountain Dog. He loves when I go out to the garden. He waits for me to throw him out some green beans.

[@NashvilleMonkey1000]

We realized early on that building wood sides simply wasn't necessary for a "raised bed", and just mounding the dirt a little is all that's needed. The more out of the ground you go, the more water is needed, and containers need constant water in mid summer. In ground is so much better, and we can still mound up the dirt in our in-ground garden beds to move around the water.

[@cecileescure3191]

Good boy Tuck you are such a great garden pooch!!

[@MargaretMargaretMargaret]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information 😊 Tuck you good boy!!! ❤

[@cher-amirose7109]

It really makes me happy that you let Tuck graze in the garden. My dog loved the plant based food I made her (sadly I don't have a garden anymore).

[@Aries61]

Nice of Tuck to share his channel with you.

[@Florida882]

Your Tuck reminds me of our Coco. A morkie. She goes into the garden and eats stuff all the time. My daughter just make her and her bunny and parrot their own garden bed. Safe to eat what they want off it. Tuck is super cute ❤️

[@McSnicker55]

I'm putting in raised beds this year for the first time. I've grown in ground and in containers for several years. This vlog came at just the right time. My husband and I have been preparing the wood for the beds this last week ( who knew we'd have 7 days of 75 + degree weather in Northern Indiana in November). Fortunately I saw this vlog and it reminded me to put hardware cloth on the bottoms. Lots of hungry moles around. Again thanks for the very helpful vlog and give Tuck a hug from us!