Raised Beds and Seeds

I am so excited! I just placed my order for raised garden beds. I had thought about creating my own, but I thought about the use of wood and its decomposition and looked around for other "green" alternatives. I found 4X8X12" garden beds at http://www.mastergardener.com/. They are made from composite materials which are recycled and will last for years. Here is an example of what it will look like .

I have also selected my seeds for this year. I have chosen to grow the following

Tomatoes

Carrots

Cucumbers

Peppers

Potatoes

Shallots

Corn

Leeks

I am also growing the following herbs

Parsley

Sage

Rosemary

Thyme

Lavender

Basil

Tarragon

I think this is an ambitious start to a backyard Potager. I will determine as the season goes on what I can plant in the second harvest such as garlic, melons, etc.

If only the weather would cooperate here in Ohio, I could get out and start preparing the area for the garden bed....oh well...I suppose I can start my tomato seeds and be satisfied with that...happy gardening!