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When to cover raised beds depends primarily on your winter climate. You always have the option of cleaning out summer debris and leaving beds empty until next season. In USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10 it's also possible and an efficient use of your space to grow fall and winter crops or sow perennial seed that needs cold stratification. | When to cover raised beds depends primarily on your winter climate. You always have the option of cleaning out summer debris and leaving beds empty until next season. In USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10 it's also possible and an efficient use of your space to grow fall and winter crops or sow perennial seed that needs cold stratification. | ||
Leaving beds fallow is practical in zones 3 and lower, where winter crops need the greater protection of high tunnels and heated greenhouses. You may want to choose this option if you garden in a climate with harsh winter weather, regardless of your growing zone. | Leaving beds fallow is practical in zones 3 and lower, where winter crops need the greater protection of high tunnels and heated greenhouses. You may want to choose this option if you garden in a climate with harsh winter weather, regardless of your growing zone. | ||
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What could be more rewarding than harvesting veggies from your own backyard? Why not get your garden started now? Check out these projects for DIY raised garden beds and build your own! | |||
