Raised Bed Garden Secret Super Soil Mix

Raised bed garden secret super soil is our own mix of soil amendments that we use for gardening in our planter boxes. It is a blend of peat moss, perlite, composted cow manure, garden soil, sodium polyacrylate / diaper crystals, pelleted lime, Epsom salt, bone meal, blood meal, oyster shell calcium, and boron. You can make an organic soil mix from this basic recipe with very few substitutions. We top dress, like side dressing, our raised beds with this once a year and allow the nutrients to work their way down to the plants roots over time. When planting, we plant or direct sow into this mix with no further amendments needed other than weekly feeding the garden, usually with a water soluble fertilizer. This mix provides everything else, including nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron. It also contains a number of organic materials that will break down over time and extend the fertility of the soil beyond that stated in the base ingredients. This is NOT a How To, it is a How We Do. And we let our results in the vegetable garden speak for themselves.
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[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Several people have asked for the written "Recipe" for the super soil, so here goes... 3 cu ft Peat Moss... 24 quarts Perlite... 2 cu ft Black Kow... 5 cu ft Garden Soil... 2 cups Sodium Polyacrylate... 2 cups Pelleted Lime... 3 cups Crushed Oyster Shell... 6 lbs bone meal... 2 cups Epsom Salt... 3 lbs blood meal... 1/2 tsp Boron / Borax... And the total yield is about 12 cu ft of soil... I hope that helps... Also, please see our latest video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJvNi5iQmaZ_kJY

[@juanitafant7869]

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[@adnan75300]

Very informative. Thanks for putting such a wealth of information for potential new gardeners. About to start my own raised garden in back yard. 12x4x10... About four of them. I can already see spending well over $200. Do you think my estimate is close?

[@sonyaclawson1514]

@@adnan75300 don't know what material you were thinking of using to create the beds themselves, but my hubby and I decided we wanted something more durable than wood. So several years ago we went to Lowe's and bought quite a few cinder blocks to create our beds. They were the perfect choice for us, and they r still standing strong. W0ishing you all the best!

[@angielucas890]

Great video, thanks. I never amended my soil properly before. Now I can with these measurements. One thing I do is add all my vegetable scraps into the soil in the Spring. I also put the scraps into a 5 gal. bucket during the winter and the next year I add about 1/3 cup of this mixture 3-4" deep and 4-5" away from the plant after I add a new plant to fertilize it. Be sure to hold your breath while this container is open.😝💩 This really stinks but is a great fertilizer, use it carefully. I don't use manure since I try to keep it an organic garden.

[@kathys7283]

Hi, there! I'm I right that you are using this when you first build your beds AND as top dressing each year? Thank you for sharing!! Also, have you had any problems with blackberry vines in your beds, any suggestions???

[@joycefindlay8881]

I have been watching gardening shows for the past 3 months to learn how to and why to mix garden soil. And I can honestly say I have learned more watching you in the last 3 min than all I have seen in 3 months... You explained what I need and in what proportions to use it and why. Thank you

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words !

[@mr.ronkayfinks9849]

Yes same here . Oh my goodness look at all the videos on their playlists too.. I'm in heaven!!!!

[@sonnyozeretnyjr5249]

You took the words right out of my mouth, I was thinking the very same thing, he gives you why, and what portions to mix in,

[@tracyquackenbush9357]

I agree Joyce!

[@TM-we6eg]

and there isnt a bunch of promotions throughout the video just wholesome instructions to encourage everyone to help them do it too :-)

[@gypsymommabear3383]

Just wanted to leave a review, I used this soil recipe for my new raised beds I built, and my garden is growing insane! Everything is at max production, my tomato bed is 6,5 foot tall and loaded with tomatoes! Thank you guys for sharing this video. I recommend it to everyone!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback, and we are so glad to hear it is working well for you ! Thank you so much for sharing your kind words !

[@bobgeisler4839]

I followed these instructions this spring and my raised beds gardens are growing and producing vegetables like crazy. Thanks.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That is really awesome ! And thank you for taking the time to come back and share your results ! I am so glad it worked well for you !

[@Eyes2C.]

Awesome! I just went and got all my supplies. They’re locking us down again, so I want to be sure I have the soil just right come spring.

[@melodylyons4631]

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[@CamMcB]

Actually, I have been reviewing many gardening channels during the COVID-19 down time. I have found yours to be one of three worth reviewing all your videos. Many hours or enjoyment anticipated. Thanks for producing your videos.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! If you have any questions, please ask (in separate comments, I dont see replies)... Thank you again for watching !

[@mobydoby5899]

I’ve never gardened before and been thinking for a looooong time to start. I know it’s almost fall (Northern California) and I’m tired of researching and researching just to make sure I do everything right from the start. After all the videos and reading I burn out and get discouraged. I just decided to just do it and learn as I go. I went to home depot yesterday and the guy in the garden center told me that bags that are ripped because of forklifts or transporting are 50% off. I took that as sign of encouragement. That made me happy. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like a great score ! Good luck ! And you look up our friends at "Learn To Grow" who are out your way in the PNW and will be planting and harvesting on your schedule (or close)....

[@Heretic10001]

We have used your recipe in two different ways. For topping off raised beds, rather than mixing as Tina did, we used 1/6 of the ingredients to make 2 cubic foot batches and mixed them in the concrete mixer. When each batch was sufficiently mixed, we just dumped it into the wheelbarrow and took it straight to its destination. We had one other bed that had good basic structure but was lacking nutrients. So we calculated how much of the manure, bone meal, perlite, blood meal, epsom salt, borax, lime, and oyster shell calcium it would take for our 60 square feet and 5-6” deep. Spread it all on top, and dug it in 5-6” deep. And for spreading that tiny bit of borax, I dissolved it in 2 gallons of water in the sprinkling can and then distributed the borax bearing water over the whole area. Looking forward to seeing the results!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like you went about it a great way, and I think you can expect great results ! Please keep us in the loop... We would love to know how you do !

[@RiverPlaid]

I love your harvest. Thank you for sharing your garden.🌸

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We really appreciate the support !

[@mikegallegos7]

Thanks a lot, Mark and Tina. Have a nice day.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We really appreciate the support !

[@nopes955]

Thanks so much for breaking everything down for us I haven't been able to find anyone that does it like u just did & I cant wait to see what else y'all get into

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much for your kind words and we hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !

[@ramirezluz50]

Thank you, new gardener here, lol, hope I can get something, something, this summer, lol. Starting small. Thank you for all the great info.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching and I hope you find the information useful... Thank you for your support !

[@nancylitton390]

I appreciate the way you teach. You make it easy to understand. I love this channel!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and we are so glad that you are enjoying the channel !

[@ladycat661]

Thank you for giving up your secrets to your soil and amendments I will be using the amendments in my raise beds ,Thank you enjoyed the video .

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... We don't have many secrets here... Our goal is to share in the success of others, so keeping secrets is sorta counter productive... LOL I am sure you'll be happy with the results ! Thank you so much for watching ! We really do appreciate your ongoing support !

[@margarethauff8882]

I find this very helpful! I'm really just learning how everything works. Thank you for all your help ♡

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

So glad you are enjoying it ! We appreciate the support ! Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !

[@timehasbegun5828]

This is a video that I'm saving to my playlist thank you for all the great info blessings always to you😇

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words ! I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel ! Have a great weekend !

[@sherylwalker7091]

Really needed this info. Going to start a raised bed this year. Thanks so much!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Really wishing you the best ! Please be sure to let us know how it goes, or if you have any questions !

[@chrisblack5795]

What a great video! Just what I needed to learn! THANK YOU!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We hope you enjoy the rest of the channel as well !

[@sueharrison8934]

It's still too cold to start gardening here in NH so I've been watching gardening videos while I tend my seedlings in the basement. I found your channel and have watched several of them, including the one on the tips and tricks on tomatoes. Your pvc pipe idea was exactly what I was planning to do this year but it was nice to have confirmation this was a good idea. I hadn't thought about using an elbow or adding a shorter pipe to it. You are very knowledgeable and I've enjoyed watching. Thanks, Sue

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you for your kind words ! We appreciate your support !

[@carolehinkle8459]

Thank You so much for the details! I felt like I knew quite a bit about raised bed planting but always fought with it every year and never got the crop I expected to get. I have a whole new view and excitement now armed with some great information that has provided clarity to move forward!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds like a plan to me ! And topping those beds year after year will only make that soil richer and richer as you go along... Good plants take good soil, and good soil is not an accident...

[@dad3db]

I really like the boxes that you made for your garden and the layout of your garden it's beautiful

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! I very much appreciate your kind words ! Thank you again for watching and commenting !

[@kellychannell78]

Great video! I'm just starting my second year garden and this was very helpful!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you ! Please be sure to see our latest video to get in on our giveaway !

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Loved to have been mixing that dirt too! Such fun! TFS! New subbie.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much for Subbing.... And you should know I didnt have to ask Tina twice before she dove in ! ahahaha

[@m.lansley6590]

So pleased I found your channel. You are so interesting, the way you explain everything you do in clear detail. Your camera work is great, showing how you add each of your ingredients to your soil to make the best mix for your carrots. I haven't had much luck with carrots but after your teaching I'm hoping for a better harvest this year. Shared your channel to facebook. I am watching from N.W. England where our weather is very unpredictable. I am subscribed as from today. Great watching you both at work.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for your support... You may wish to increase the perlite some for drainage if you live in a wet area (I always think rain when I think of England)... Carrots do not care for wet feet overnight, so morning watering and good drainage are important... The Nantes is a pretty bulletproof carrot to grow.... And they have some Nantes hybrids that are even stronger... You might look into them... And if you run into questions, please feel free to just ask... I try to get to all of our comments...

[@stephaniehutchens5061]

@@BumbleBeeJunction I saw a vid on carrots. I plan on using your container mix with 3gal pot. Direct sow on a grid fashion carrot seed 1-2 inch apart (depend on variety of carrot). Use template made from 1/2 inch fence material cut round to size. Gives great crop. Any special amendments for carrots?

[@nancyates9822]

You guys are one of my absolute favorite you tube gardeners.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words ! We really appreciate you watching !

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Great information on that beautiful raised bed soil. Lol loved how Tina loved to play in the soil 😊

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I think we hit on all the soil bases... LOL... I try to tell people that our stuff does not grow on accident... If you can't grow a seed in that soil, the seed was dead before you planted it... ahahaha Thanks for watching !

[@TrumanGN]

Beautiful channel, beautiful people sharing all of this wonderful information.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Truman ! We appreciate your ongoing support !

[@bigron1832]

I can't think of a thing to ask. I consider your knowledge Top Notch and appreciate all of it. I have gotten behind in some watching and need to catch up. Thank you so much! Stay Safe, God Bless

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We appreciate you watching when ya can ! We will still be here ! LOL Hope you are having a great weekend !

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

Thank you for your service had no idea you were veterans new to your channel love you guys

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... Yes, for several generations... Thank you so much for your lind words ! Blessings !

[@memawshippabillyhomestead2714]

Just watched this twice to get that great recipe down. Making new beds, will be using this method. Thanks!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

So glad you enjoyed it... I am sure you will not be disappointed !

[@mr.ronkayfinks9849]

Thank you so much .. you guys are amazing I'm so glad I found you .I been trying to garden for about 3 years now and your video is THE BEST this far you are so informative you have taught me so much i am just now finding this video list and i am SOOOO EXCITED!!!!.. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am so glad we have been able to help... We are getting ready to launch into our gardening season again, so we hope you will follow along... And if you have any questions, just ask in the comments.... Have a great weekend !

[@dianehall5345]

Bumblebee Junction- Thanks for sharing your homework. Back in the the 70s, I instinctively mixed peat moss, sifted loam, rabbit manure, bone meal/blood meal, compost and some sand. I had used vermiculite/perlite for potting mix. I do have that Borax in my laundry room :-) We are in New Hampshire farm country, so I can get some sifted loam delivered. I'm ready to put in raised beds this spring. Thank you for this informative video!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! Sounds like your instincts had you headed in the right direction ! Hope you find the video useful !

[@MaBerryHomestead]

Bumble Bee Junction .... Loving all your gardening videos! ❤️

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! We had fun making that one, and we were glad so many have found it helpful ! Thank you for watching !

[@processoperator1]

Brother...after 1 video, I'm subscribed. Just getting into gardening, and up in the great white north, I've got a few weeks yet. You're going to be a super resource. Thank you brother.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks for subscribing ! We appreciate the support, and hope you enjoy the channel !

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

August 2019 I used your recipe in new raised beds this year. The results are spectacular. More food than we know what to do with. Thank you for this video!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for the feedback Ocanada ! We are thrilled it worked out well for you... We tried to present it the best we could... Bless you ! And I hope your wonderful harvests continue !

[@markd3625]

This is our first year using your super soil recipe and so far so good. Our tomatoes are 8ft tall and full of fruit and blooms. Thank you for your videos.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Those are just the stories we love to hear ! Thank you so much for sharing ! So many people move away from gardening out of frustration, and we were hoping to get people off on the right foot... Then the disappointments that all of us face dont seem so bad... But I am excited for you ! 8ft tall tomatoes, that must be something to see ! GOOD FOR YOU !

[@annierichards7367]

Wow! I am so glad to find your video's! Thanks ☺

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for coming by and lending us your support ! We really appreciate it !

[@jitterine74]

Thank you for your videos. They are very educational. You really take the time to explain everything. Thank you !

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We had a good time putting that one together... Appreciate your support !

[@bobbyhoffman4589]

Dutch and arms family homestead brags on you and Tina . i not got a channel or i be too, God Bless

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... Feel free to send your KZbin friends our way, we would love to add them to the conversation ! And I appreciate your kind words ! Thank you for watching and lending your support !

[@joylouise5417]

Great perspective here. Showing that tiny bit of boron along with the rest is perfect. I need to add some to my raised beds. I already add bone meal, blood meal, and Epsom salt to my soils but had no idea the boron was needed to activate everything. Thank you so much.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Heyas Joy ! It is amazing what a difference that little tiny bit of boron makes... I know people can spot positive changes in the plant when adding all the others, but it is not the full effect... With the boron in there, the plants can make full use of the additives, and they you will really see something special... Especially if your soil was boron depleted (which most is)... Thanks so much for watching ! Good luck !

[@Junkinsally]

Bumble Bee Junction -Would you say that was about 1/4 teaspoon of Boron?

[@YolklahomaRocks]

@@Junkinsally he said it was 1/4 tsp.

[@carolinagirl581]

Just found your videos, luv,luv,luv👍😊 Thanks for sharing this wealth of information.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We appreciate the support !

[@4OutdoorsmenMinistri]

I can’t wait to try this soil recipe. Thank you!

[@plants4thewin]

LOL..you caught my attention when you laid the tarps down. Most of these channels teach you by building in a wheel barrel or in the bed. To me, this is more efficient as long as you stay close to the beds. Thanks! Gonna try this and thanks for the recipe!!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! Please be sure to follow back up with your results !

[@christiebetts4970]

So excited! I found bone meal and blood meal at 75% off today Woohoo!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That is AWESOME ! Excellent score ! I wish we could get that lucky ! LOL

[@judyhowell7075]

In off season everything is on sale for gardening

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Looking real nice and healthy mixture there Mr Mark and Ms Tina ! I will do this for sure !

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... I laugh with Tina and say that if you cannot grow something in that, you need new seed or a new hobby.... ahhahaha

[@karenpeppers8046]

LOVE YALL! Great information! I am going to revive my worn-out soil in our raised Garden bed! LOVE THE VIDEOS. .Looking forward to seeing more.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much ! It is really good to stir into your top 4 to 6 inches of soil... I am sure you will enjoy the results !

[@markw3598]

I use a Harbor Freight electric cement mixer for all my outdoor mixing chores.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That would work great for this if you worked in batches ! That is an awesome idea !

[@rickie589]

Thank you Mark and Tina for your videos i had the best spring garden i ever had, people couldn't believe how big my veg plants were and full of fruit!. Starting my fall garden this week, had to put in more beds because my eggplant, sweet and hot peppers still giving a lot of veggies, Stay safe thanks again, Rick

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for the feedback and the kind words ! I am sooooo glad for you, and it lifts my heart to read of anyone out enjoying their garden ! Thank you so much !

[@meadowblossoms]

Thank you for this I am learning so much from you guys I really enjoy how you explain things and why you use it and the science!!!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for your kind words ! I think it is important that you understand the soil as much as you do the plants....

[@quilterinthewoods62]

Thanks for your "recipe" for the soil! Love hearing the science behind it. Hope I can find these supplies!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

They should all be in your local box store... I tried to make it so about anyone could find what was needed to make it....

[@elizabee8273]

Now, I need to watch again, take notes. There's just so much good info.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Heyas ! Thanks for watching ! And be sure to check out our latest ivdeo to get in on our giveaway !

[@daieast6305]

3 cu ft Peat Moss... 24 quarts Perlite... 2 cu ft Black Kow... 5 cu ft Garden Soil... 2 cups Sodium Polyacrylate... 2 cups Pelleted Lime... 3 cups Crushed Oyster Shell... 6 lbs bone meal... 2 cups Epsom Salt... 3 lbs blood meal... 1/2 tsp Boron / Borax... And the total yield is about 12 cu ft of soil...

[@marilyn4888]

Good info on the Black Cow. I always thought it was pure composted cow manure.. I buy that’s yellow bag garden soil also. My Lowe’s has them 5 for $10 so I stocked up for next year. It’s much better than the Kellogg’s brand which doesn’t even absorb water Great video. Thanks for doing it

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching Marilyn ! We are hoping everyone can glean something from it even with the advanced gardeners in the viewing group... We were a little afraid of launching a video that long, but the devil is in the details, so we took the shot... I am so glad that you enjoyed it ! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment !

[@judyhowell7075]

Each time we shop we look at the bags for sale, busted bags half price

[@danielledidomenico8637]

Id watch a 30 minute video of solid information over a 3 minutes rushed video anytime. This video told me more in 30 minutes then I've learned in the last year on KZbin. I've been all over KZbin the last two day looking at how to properly fill my new beds and containers this year. Last year I was new and didn't know so I filled my first two bed half with our yard soil and half with the yellow bags of cow manure. And i also had no growth in my containers with what i did in those.. im doing the containers completely over for sure but im not even sure if I should just take everything back out of the old beds and start over with soil since im doing my new beds too, or just add some of this soil mix on top. Thank you so much for this video!

[@moosefox7799]

This has been very helpful. I’m doing my first raised bed gardening this month.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Excellent ! Please keep us up on your progress ! And thank you for watching !

[@keiladavis]

The beds are beautiful!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so muc ! Please be sure to see our latest video to get in on our giveaway !

[@vrock265]

Wonderful video. So much great information. I have been gardening since the early 70s. I always love seeing and learning new methods. I have to say your techniques and methods make it look much easier with great results. Thank you for sharing. Glad I resubbed. As for organic I believe that soil and nutrients are just that. However I never use chemical pesticides or herbicides on my edibles. I would love to hear your thoughts on that.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I keyed in on three words when reading this - "...on my edibles" so you left me an open door to split hairs and give you an honest answer... Now we've said that we spray occasionally in other videos so that is no secret... However, I use your words (surprised?) in how I make those decisions... Since I am splitting hairs, I am going to choose my words carefully here... While a PLANT is still a plant, I will use the Sevin liquid concentrate if the pests get too bad... Once that PLANT starts to set EDIBLES, and if the pests are still a problem, we will switch to spraying with BT which is considered both garden safe and organic... Now I see you chose the word "never" in your statement, so I will assume you feel strongly about this topic... I hope that you will understand that these are just my decisions, which I am not trying to impress on you or anyone else... We need our gardens to produce... They are our food supply that we eat from throughout the year... So we make decisions we can live with between wishing we could be chemical free, and the need to produce food... So we just do it as safely as we can, within the limits we are comfortable with... I hope that addresses your inquiry... And thank you for watching ! We really do appreciate the support !

[@vrock265]

Excellent response, thank you. Please understand I did not know you spray for bugs so I was not condemning the use of sprays, that is your choice. I was just stating that I do not use chemical pesticides on my edibles. Do I get holes in my greens, heck yes, does it look bad well it doesnt look store bought. I loose about 60 or more % of my apples to coddling moth and that goes for the Quince too. One of the other reasons I do not spray is my neighbors are close and do not appreciate it. I have tried soap sprays and hot pepper sprays etc but with not much success. BTW I have Sevin, Malathion, and Dursban on hand. They all have a very strong smell till the aromatics dissipate, the Sevin as you know doesnt have much of a smell, thats a bonus. When I was a kid we used Sevin dust on the beans cause we had to, and the dogs too when they got fleas. Thanks for sharing. All the best. V.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I sure took no offense at all... That we spray is no secret... We just try to balance the risk / reward in the safest manner we can... But your comment did not come across as judgmental in any way... I appreciate you furthering the discussion, as others read along as well, and it all helps those looking for more information - so they can make their own decisions too ! Thank you !

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you for sharing....now i no why your garden is so nice....did you mention your carrots...thank you for sharing

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

This is not the soil mix we use for our carrots, but I will be doing a video on that soon. Some similar amendments, different in the proportions and how we apply it to the bed. Thank you so much for watching and lending your support Jody !

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Bumble Bee Junction the interest the carrot video is amazing. It's because we can't grow carrots.. sigh...my thumb turns immediately brown when I pick up carrot seeds. Grrr...lol

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We are picking up the stuff tonight to make the video tomorrow... Hang tight and we'll have it up tomorrow evening ! Hopefully the elusive carrot will be a little less tricky to deal with after that...

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Bumble Bee Junction Yay!!!! So ready. Take your time...I won't die from waiting lol.

[@barbarar1920]

Thanks for sharing how you guys make the super soil for the raised garden.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You are most welcome ! Please be sure to see our latest vide to get in on our giveaway !

[@G-lv6cw]

Thank you so much showing how you put your soil together

[@JanetWilham]

I try to save money-so one thing I do is go to a =horse camp where people with horses get together here--and one thing they have is horse manure bins--wow they dump it in big piles and talk about rich good soil! so I load up and mix that in--works great--thanks for video! PS=get the phone book out or go on web-look for things like this around in your area--some will even deliver to just get rid of this.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

That is an awesome suggestion ! I am sure others will find it useful as well ! I appreciate you watching and lending your suggestions to the conversation ! Thank you ! This is how we all learn and grow !

[@typoagain1]

Just make sure it is well composted. Cow and horse manure can have viable grass seeds. That said, I hauled home 2000 lbs of composted horse manure today!

[@simplehomesteadliving]

Great soil! I do raised bed Hugelkulture of sorts, and it uses half the soil. Old branchs, dead and dying tree branches, fallen trees, fallilng apart trees, etc from the surrounding woods will fill up the bottom half of the bed, then top with the soil. Takes half to fill up a tall bed. And it feeds from the bottom!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

In our raised bed assembly video we cover some of that... Good suggestions though which people should be aware of... Thank you for sharing !

[@yvonnepower2720]

Do you chip this material before putting it on the bottom of the bed?

[@mitchellwoodham28]

Thanks for sharing. Appreciate your expertise. Y'all are the greatest!!!

[@myperidot12]

Thank you so much ive needed this info...i was about to give up on my garden but the details you explained have given me hope . Thank you so much. Awesome job!!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! Hope you enjoy the channel !

[@demetrioscarbone9105]

I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge! I feel like there's finally hope for our garden this year! Would be willing to offer a little guidance with filling four 264 cubic feet (1056 total) of raised garden bed? The expense of filling something that large with your super soil adds up quickly! The beds are 18" deep right now. Do they need to be deeper? And can you offer any suggestions for a more economical way to fill them? Thank you again for sharing!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

The soil only needs to be the top 6" or so... You can fill the rest with anything organic... With that much room, I might suggest whole bales of hay or straw... Or if you can find a tree cutting service to drop you off a pile of wood chips... Or grass clippings if you have a large lawn... Or logs / firewood....

[@cindybonem494]

Bumble Bee Junction, hay has a lot of weed seeds, go with straw or wood shavings. We have saw mills near us that sell sawdust for $40 a pickup load, they used to give it away. Look for sawmills near you on line.

[@doublepick]

Question: When you say “top out” each raised bed with the mixture, do you mean like an inch deep?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We figure about 3", but yes... Top Off or Top Out... Just adding a top layer to replace the organics that broke down and sunk the soil level down (usually over the winter)... But that is good... As it allows us to add back in additional nutrients in the soil mix...

[@phaephimmasane9787]

Thank you for sharing. This is what I been looking for my garden raised bed

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catherinecolbert7148]

Great information! Hopefully I'll be in a position next year to start a vegetable garden and use some of this wonderful knowledge you have shared. I love seeing all you grow.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! We are glad to share, and hope that it helps ! I appreciate you watching and lending your support !

[@SciaticaDrums]

I'm filling two new beds (which I bought from Northern Tool, thanks for the tip!). Since these are new beds (8x3x1) I plan on adding a bag of organic compost, shredded leaves and grass clippings to get me to 18 cubic feet. Will this throw off my results? I'm only worried about the organic compost being too much goodness. :) OR I can just add natural soil from my area, which here is in New England so there's a decent amount of clay in it. I could instead add what is now soil/compost from my leaf, grass and brush piles, which I burn every year. What of those should I add for best results and save a few dollars?

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Actually, everything sounds good... But I would refrain from putting any clay in the boxes... Its hard to keep it broken up once it clumps (and it will eventually)... Glad you found the Northern Tool ones... I overpaid, badly....

[@reinell8487]

Outstanding video. Thank you for your top-level information. Please keep them coming.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We hope you enjoy the rest of the channel as well !

[@onedazinn998]

Beautiful raised bed garden layout.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

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[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

What’s the size of your boxes.... the very first one you started with and where did you get it from.....please and thank you

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

They are EarthMark boxes and all of the available sizes / prices are on home depot online... Please also see our latest video to get in on our giveaway...

[@emmydaradar2603]

Bumble Bee Junction what is the size of your raise bed in your garden? With all the soil mixture that you did how many of your raised bed did it filled in? Thank you.

[@nwsports8043]

Can we use vermiculite instead of perlite with little negative effect? Theres no perlite in the county.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Absolutely fine to use either one... And be sure to see our latest video to get in on our giveaway !

[@bbunderson]

@@BumbleBeeJunction do you know if baby diapers are a safe source of perlite like material? I'd love to upcycle what would normally be sent to the landfill. Thanks so much

[@dalenichols6651]

Good job I learned a lot I'm just now in the situation where I'm having to use raised beds.

[@lauramarie2782]

I have been experimenting with compost making and soil building over the years...find it fascinating. Thanks for your great videos!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

So nice of you !

[@angelamanning7122]

The real science behind the gardening, thank you Mark!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... I am surprised at how many people think you just plunk in a seed and expect success... It all starts in the soil...

[@dutchgram3799]

Thank you for explaining it all so well.

[@claudiamiller7730]

Beautiful neat and tidy garden…congrats!!

[@GaryB33]

Thanks for giving the break down of each thing you put into your soil. I will give it a try this year. Have a Great Day, GOD BLESS

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shadel7968]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much !

[@johnkovalcik902]

I’m going to give your mix a try here in Central Texas after that winter snow storm devastated all my elevated bed fall crops...I’ve watched this several times already - guess I enjoy seeing Tina dig in the dirt !!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Good luck!

[@deliachitts1964]

You have just made up living beautiful soil. Beds look so rich ,love the way you work together. Learnt so much .

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Delia !

[@martystalvey7674]

Ive been watching several videos on gardening and y’alls has been the best I have seen. You explain this very well and show what your talking about. Thank you so much! Also, I am new to this and trying to learn what I can. Last year wasn’t good. But I know I started late. But now have most everything that you have in this mixture except the Sodium Polyacrylate. Haven’t found it yet. Now I’m waiting for the weather clear up so I can start getting this dirt ready and start planting. I do have some other questions but will try to watch as much as possible before asking.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Ask any time Marty, it is not a problem at all... I see all the comments... I dont always see all the replies though, so be safe and put them into a new comment... Dont sweat the sodium polyacrylate if you cannot find it... Peat is good at holding water, so is perlite... And if your garden soil has a lot of wood debris, it acts like a sponge too... You should be fine...

[@judyhowell7075]

Love it getting my beds ready in NW Florida

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Good luck ! Hope you have a wonderful gardening season ahead !

[@taekaleggett5063]

I enjoyed your video. I am new to raised bed gardening and look forward to viewing other videos.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching and lending us your support !

[@debbriggs5811]

Wow, you both are awesome, great gardeners! Thank you for the information.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thanks so much Deb ! We really appreciate the kind words and your support !

[@shaylajay190]

Always open to how others prepare their soil. Good information.☮️💜☀️😇

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We really appreciate the support !

[@nancyhaywood6486]

thank you so much. i l ;ike the formula and will be using it.. and i'm going to grow me some veggies. god bless you both. i'm like Tina, i love the dirt.

[@mac243877]

Only discovered this channel this year and it’s now my go to gardening advice n tips channel Living in highlands of Scotland I rely heavily on my greenhouse and covered raised beds but now am going for I proved soil recipe, so many thanks for your advice. And from one old serviceman (Army) .. to another thanks for your service.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

As you know also, it was our honor to have been allowed to serve ! Best of luck to you ! Please keep us up on your results !

[@jacquiesuper2200]

Thank you so very much for this video. You guys have the best garden I have seen so I very much appreciate you sharing with us your recipe for the soil. I love it!!! Well worth the price and when you think of it, it really isn't that much!!! My garden didn't do very well this year and with everything going on, it will only get worse (such as weather, lock down, etc. ect) So hopefully with this information, next year will be better. Love you guys. Thanks so much and God Bless.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

We like to squirrel the parts of our soil away during the winter when it is cheap / on sale... I do hope you have better success next year, and we should be here if you run into questions ! I would love to hear of your success as well !

[@angelamanning7122]

This is why you teach the best gardening, for days like then and now! I will never forget watching Tina pull up those super carrots!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... She loves pulling carrots... I always break them and stuff... She just pops them right out...

[@crystalmchugh3058]

Awesome don't know how I missed this?!?!? Amazing information! Awesome break down of why and what for. Just awesome!

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much Crystal ! So glad you enjoyed it ! Appreciate you watching and lending us your support !

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

I find your recipe for your soil very interesting I'm just starting to do some raised beds. I've done gardening for several years but not in raised beds so I definitely will try your recipe. Thanks

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I am very confident you will be happy with the results... We put a lot of work and research into the soil mix before we considered it good enough to help others... Our goal is for people to enjoy their gardens, not have to fight the soil to be successful...

[@patriciamcc1733]

Where can I find the type of raised beds that you're using

[@karenlovelace3269]

Doing your recipe this year to my beds & I can't wait.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Awesome ! Please let us know how it goes !

[@annetteharbajan8960]

Enjoyed watching your video. It is sooooo informative , I've learnt alot. Thank you and please continue to produce more.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! We hope you are able to make use of it !

[@patrice1966]

I’ve been gardening in ground for years but need to switch to raised beds due to health issues. I’m so glad I saw this video and have your soil mix recipe now to fill them. Thank you for sharing your recipe and gardening knowledge with everyone who needs it.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I would suggest filling your beds nearly to the top with organic mater (grass clippings, leaves, straw, sticks, etc) and then just topping the beds with about 4" each year... This will help spread the cost of filling them over several years...

[@vanswann9994]

Great video. Thank you for your serviced. God bless you and your family.👍👍👍

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! It was our honor to have been allowed to serve... We appreciate your support !

[@genfari9522]

I followed this recipes last fall and my fall/winter Florida garden is doing great. I look forward to seeing how it does in the spring/summer season. Thanks.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Sounds great! I am so glad to hear of your success!

[@susanhorrocks2218]

Thanks for all your great info. Love growing my own food.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

It always tastes so much better with a little love !

[@michellek2012]

Such great information! Thank you for sharing. I’m learning so much from your videos 😊

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much for watching ! Feedback like this is what makes it all worth it ! Sharing in the success of others is what it is all about ! Thank you for the support !

[@jksatte]

Lovely garden, so neat and productive. Janice

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you so much ! We appreciate you watching !

[@henrycooks1883]

Beautiful gardens, excellent production. Soil mix is excellent.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Thank you!

[@haroonabdullah1599]

Just getting started. Thanks for sharing.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

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