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on his radio shows. If you decide not to use a raised bed then
you must prepare the area first. Draw a plan for what you want
to grow in your raised bed. Keep the tallest on one side with
the smallest to the opposite side. If you have more then one
raised decide which plants will grow where. Change this design
every year so as not to grow the same plants in the same place
year after Choosing a location for your raised bed is very
important. The location needs to be close to the kitchen to
provide easy access for the cook. The location must provide at
least 6 to 8 hrs direct sun, with the more the better. Must have
proper drainage. So take a walk around your place and see if you
can pick the perfect spot. Another consideration is water, it
must have a close source. Never use city water in your raised
bed. Many cities have chlorine (or ?) in their city water.
Chlorine kills bacteria, th