The Raised Beds are Ready

I double-dug the raised beds today, which is the preferred method for preparing the soil for vegetables. Using a rototiller destroys the beneficial organisms and ruins the soil composition, so digging the dirt and turning it over twice allows for the best aeration and distribution of all of the nutrients.

These four beds will receive all of my heirloom seeds. Some of the seeds will be sown directly into the soil, and others will be started in my greenhouse, and then planted in the garden once the danger of frost is over in our Hardiness Zone 8b (mid to late May).