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Tomato Dirt #327] How to save money with DIY raised garden beds
January 23, 2025

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 2

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


Get Your Seeds Started SOON


Simplify your seed starting … and save money, too!

Our friends at Burpee have all the seed starting tools you need. From flexible starter trays to nutrient-packed growing pellets, these essentials set your seedlings up for a seamless transplant.

Plus, Burpee has been around for more than 140 years. They’re able to answer your gardening questions, too, with their useful Garden Guides.

Find the seed starting gear you need to get your crop going.


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FEATURE: 16 Ways to Save on DIY Raised Garden Beds


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Raised garden beds have a well-deserved reputation for saving space and growing more veggies.

And plenty of gardeners build successful raised gardens with a kit – all the pieces are there, tried and true, and are aesthetically pleasing

But there’s a fun little secret about do it yourself raised garden beds…

You can build a raised garden bed with materials already on hand (or readily available) and save a lot of money.

Plus, do-it-yourself raised garden beds help you have better soil, reduce waste, conserve water, and increase yields.

Use these tips for do-it-yourself raised garden beds and save plenty.

Use these tips for do-it-yourself raised garden beds and save plenty …


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Tomato Growing Tip: DIY your own raised bed soil mix


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Get more tips for growing tomatoes on our Tomato Growing Tips Pinterest board.


Build a Shed In A Weekend Even If With Zero Woodworking Experience


Fall is just around the corner. And that’s a perfect time to build the shed you’ve been dreaming about.

And now you can get Ryan’s Shed Plans at a special Lockdown Discount. (Check it out here.)

Ryan Henderson has taught more than 4,000 people to build professional looking sheds. He has even taught absolute newbies – those without ANY experience at all. Each of his plans includes a complete materials list, step-by-step directions, and photos and instructions. No extra trips to Home Depot or Lowe’s. You won’t be guessing whether you’ve got it right not.

You’ve got some extra time. Why not use it to build the shed you’ve wanted and needed … and save a bundle in the process.

Check out Ryan’s Shed Plans here.


More about Raised Garden Beds

How to Choose Materials for Your Raised Bed : A Primer Starting a Raised Bed: FAQs 5 Tips for Preparing Raised Bed Soil for Planting Tomatoes Advantages of Growing Tomatoes in Raised Beds

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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