Raised garden beds are a great option for urban homesteaders who may not have a large property but want to grow their own produce. If your suburban or urban property is anything like mine, the ground soil was a clay mess full of debris deposited over the span of 100 years.

Amidst the most trying times, we all long for a sanctuary that can heal and rejuvenate our hearts. For my husband and me, that refuge was a little apartment patio garden he created on our deck when I was sick in bed. I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in May 2018 and during my treatments, my husband had to take care of the plants on the patio. Initially, I had no idea that this humble little patio would soon become a source of comfort, happiness, and a newfound passion for gardening for not only my husband but also for me.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.