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What Are the Best Ways to Fill a Raised Garden Bed?

Donna Larson, December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

When you’re new to gardening, even the best ways to fill a raised garden bed can feel confusing. Should you use dirt, bagged soil, compost, or something …

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How to Start a Garden From Scratch Right Now

Jenny Graham, September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Have you been dreaming about walking out your back door, plucking fresh tomatoes off the vine, or clipping a few sprigs of basil to toss into your dinner? You’re not alone! You don’t need acres of land or even a green thumb to start a garden.

Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

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