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 💙

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 . 👍🛀

[@MsJezzebella]

your relationship with tuck is so wholesome, so sweet

[@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.

[@cannabis1490]

James, you're such a great gardener/farmer/tutor...thank you so much, I've learned sooooo much from you!!! You're one of those (rare) teachers that brings out the best in their students!!!! Tuck, your co-star.. LOL Great, great videos... all of them!💯🇯🇲

[@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

[@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 🐕

[@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.

[@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.

[@elizabethcox6568]

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

[@minyahb6363]

Much love Tuck!

[@peggylee6086]

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

[@rhuffstedtler]

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

[@ericawentz2734]

Thank you, James! You & Tuck are making the Garden State proud!!❤️!! As a South Jersey native, I appreciate the sound of your accent as well as all the gardening information in your inspiring videos ! I have 7 large raised beds - two full of blueberries!- and really need to use your tips! Take care and keep up the good work!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😂😂🥰

[@joshandamyturner9917]

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

[@blurrylights6344]

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

[@wilzacj3297]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@John-mh6mi]

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

[@blondecaveman9100]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤️😁

[@ctviera]

Thanks! This was very useful and covered certain things I hadn't heard (or thought) about before. Tuck is such a cutie and watching him eat that bean was adorable! Thanks for all the helpful videos from you both!

[@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❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@tarapath5099]

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

[@Liap]

Planting plants from tallest to shortest directing to the sun at it’s strognest 🌞good point 👍

[@pamelas9]

I don't have shade, so I do the opposite on purpose. I plant tomatoes where they will shade my lettuces in the heat of summer. But as a rule it certainly works!

[@davidmjohnston169]

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

[@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!

[@cpeabody85]

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

[@srowell4626]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@Lynda5876]

James!!! I learn so much from you!!! Thanks and hugs to Tuck! ❤️

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that Lynda! Thanks for the kind words, and ill give Tuck some hugs from you my friend 🐕❤️

[@JenMarco]

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

[@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!

[@ramseysealy8102]

Tuck is just so cute. What a sweet boy and so very cute.

[@johnhassell6672]

#heartsforTuck ! When I’d sit on my back porch, overlooking the garden, while watching your videos, I’d tell my late boxer Bernard about Tuck and how he ate carrots right from the garden. I’m grateful for your free educational videos, thank you James.

[@teresitafahy842]

My husband and I love seeing Tuck. He is a Norwich right? We lost our friend, Nacho, a Norfolk Terrier, about 2 years ago and miss him dearly. He was our best buddie and just loved hanging with us just like Tuck.

[@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.

[@Users_rx]

i cried when your dog enter the video. he looks like my baby Cera that passed a couple of months ago.. what a beautiful dog yorkie is..

[@cindybriggs2328]

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

[@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 🤗🤗

[@angelalewis4213]

Tuck is a very good boy! I am so happy that he is out there with you, it is really fun to see him choosing delicious veggies to snack on! thank you for the wonderful content

[@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).

[@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.

[@karthibanathan]

Thanks for sharing Thanks for Leader of the channel 👍🏼

[@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!

[@markjackson5791]

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

[@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.

[@samramsay8512]

good morning James!!! You did so well today, you spoke slower and this was great! Your info is spot on keep up the great videos!!!

[@josephwalker3149]

I love how you caressed those little babies out with plastic plant name tags - brilliant. I love your channel and all the advice you proffer, and Tuck is my favorite part. TUCK! You’re the best!

[@jamesprigioni]

😁🐕❤️

[@Livetodaywell]

Thank you for your videos. I love your enthusiasm. Lots of good advice, and I love your sweet dog Tuck, tucking into the vegetables.

[@beverleytait3665]

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

[@kennethhuete6724]

I have addressed the 12 things that you mentioned and found that my greatest issue is watering. The water seems to run down inside the bed and, therefore, the beds require watering from 1 to 3 times a day. I just ordered a rip tape system to lay out in my 3 square foot garden raised beds. I followed your plans but doubled them in height (71 years old). The bottom 8" are filled with wood chips, then garden soil, Happy Frog, Mushroom compost, earthworm castings, Azomite, beneficial bacteria and compost tea. That made it hold water better and it still requires constant watering. Oh yea.. I live in Houston. Thank you and thank Tuck too!

[@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.

[@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!😂

[@ashleym.6230]

learned my lesson last year on my raised beds; moved them to the backyard for heat protection. the sun here in the summer is sooo brutal and humid. Zone 5A. The heat alone killed my beans and cucumbers. Replanted some backups and they did great. So def new plans these coming months

[@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

[@chrismazz75]

James I love your energy.. wish I had half of it.. and Tuck is so precious, I love when he helps himself to a snack..

[@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!

[@GaryMiller1973]

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

[@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. 🐕😁

[@jlh7100]

Appreciate you and Tuck! Such a blessing to watch and lean. Thanks much!

[@gardenlady58]

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

[@carrieraupp757]

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

[@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 ❤️🐕❤️

[@colleenchesney4355]

Tuck is doing better than some people 😊

[@michelebrown3821]

Hi James. My first year trying my hand at gardening; raised bed on legs 2’x4’ self watering cedar. You and Tuck are an inspiration and love your videos. Thank you for all your talent and knowledge. Tuck keep on garden snacking and take care of each other. Michele/OH

[@frankmarin5421]

Our animals our our kids. Have fun growing thanks

[@lourdesfulgencio7562]

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

[@tammyw986]

You and Tuck are both awesome..great gardeners too.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Tammy! Tuck taught me everything I think I know 🤣

[@carolstayton4604]

These are great tips. I live in Italy and, in the north, we are in a new restricted lockdown. This year my little garden has kept me sane. Especially being able to watch such helpful videos. I would say, that for most people, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west with the south being the predominant light exposure. 😁❤️ Next spring I am going to start my first raised bed and your advice is so helpful. Plus if I could get my dog to eat all the vegetables that Tuk does, I would be so happy. Love your enthusiasm. Thank you from a newbie gardener.

[@desisheredu9163]

Little Tuck is adorable when he eats the veggies! I'm enjoying all your videos here in Italy during this long lockdown! When it will stop raining I'll be in the garden! Thanks Scott!

[@Corgimom1903]

Love you Tuk!! always love to see you in the garden with Daddy! Such a good companion! 💕🤗🐶🍆🍅🥦

[@cherigreen4471]

Tuck is so cute! He looks like a great helper. Give him a high paw from me. Good tips!

[@SuffolkSusie]

I grew the dragon tongue bean for the 1st time this year and YES - a must have 😀

[@moniquegebeline4350]

I just got those good to know!

[@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.

[@cynthiakane9928]

I'm really excited that I just found your channel last week! I love your enthusiasm and how knowledgeable you are and truly appreciate you researching before you educate us! God bless and keep up the good work I'll continue looking forward to your videos!!!

[@happyheartgardening]

I can't believe that it is November 5th and you're still being able to wear shorts. I put the heavier plastic on my high tunnel greenhouse today. Figured I had better get a cover over my greens before it decides to snow:) Give Tuck a kiss for me, please.

[@ArtisticEclectic]

Hi James, I've just run across your videos in the last few days. I appreciate your content, and the way you talk about Tuck is adorable. Glad you have such a good friend and companion. Even cooler that he takes part in what you do and enjoys it. :)

[@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 ...

[@Lulub475]

Love watching your channel for gardening tips, and especially watching Tuck eating his veggies ☺️

[@barbaraplatero20]

Great tips! Love seeing Tuck eating fresh veggies - so precious!!!

[@terryg.8187]

Hello Tuck!.. My dog Jack (he is 15 now) used to help in the garden. He loves fresh picked cherry tomatoes. I love watching you and Tuck in the garden and I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@kellylynnstudios2185]

Love watching Tuck! He’s so adorable. I have a rescue Spaniel and I think this was her first summer in the garden. She’s eight years old and just now finding out that she loves fresh dragon tongue beans too. I didn’t plant enough because she and I munch on them for breakfast and they never make it into the house.

[@Swtjne1]

We have two new garden beds in our yard along with some garden rows. We'll be doing more raised beds soon, and this video is really helpful. Thank you for such amazing advice. You and Tuck (and the person behind the scenes filming) are so wonderful. I enjoy learning from you and have no need for regular TV probably ever again. Haha!

[@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 👍😁🥦🥕🌱

[@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 🥺

[@RobertaAdesignbyhumans]

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

[@chrisguybob]

Love your videos James. As an ex gardener who has come back to gardening due to the fact my recent house move and having 250 feet of garden it’s a great help. I live on the Isle of Wight off the southern coast of the UK so I am lucky to have a reasonably mild climate. Keep them up and my wife and I love Tuck. Our dog is a Cocker Spaniel and is called Bob. Chris