Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening - by Scott A Wilson (Paperback)

About the Book

"Gardener's Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is replete with hundreds of beautiful photos that will both instruct and inspire as you explore the wonderful world of raised bed gardening."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box -- one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is.

Raised bed gardening is a wildly popular method that gardeners everywhere can take advantage of, no matter your space or the quality of your native soil. Raised bed gardening has numerous benefits for both the beginner and expert gardener, but chief among those is the ability to build the best soil for your plants. Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is a no-fuss, step-by-step guide to planning, building and growing in your first raised bed. With his signature approachable, easy-to-follow style, YouTube's Gardener Scott shepherds you through every stage of creating a thriving, productive raised bed garden -- from the crucial planning phases where you'll consider the design and how you're going to use your raised bed, to building your first raised bed, filling it with soil and growing your dream garden. The book features:

• Seven detailed, step-by-step building projects to try at home
• Excellent advice on building good soil and creating the best soil blends for your raised bed
• Information on garden planning, including successional planting and intensive planting
• Expert recommendations on growing and garden maintenance, such as watering, weeding, trellising and harvesting
• Advice for protecting your plants from the wrath of pests, diseases and extreme weather
• Guidance on planning and maintaining your garden year-round
• Money-saving tips and informative features.

Gardener's Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is replete with hundreds of beautiful photos that will both instruct and inspire as you explore the wonderful world of raised bed gardening.

Review Quotes

An ideal DIY introduction to raised box gardening... Is informatively enhanced for the reader's benefit with the inclusion of a two page listing of Resources and a nine page Index. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is a solid and highly recommended pick for personal, professional, community, and college and university library Home Gardening collections and supplemental Agricultural Studies reading lists.-- "Midwest Book Review" (4/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Wilson presents an engaging and practical resource for gardeners of all levels, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Drawing on decades of personal experience, Wilson shares his expertise to both inform and inspire, making the case for raised beds as a transformative gardening method. Among the many advantages of raised beds Wilson cites are improved soil quality, better pest control, and enhanced accessibility. Practical advice combines with vivid anecdotes, as in the story of the Galileo Garden Project that Wilson led, in which raised beds helped produce over 2,000 pounds of fresh produce annually. He explores a variety of materials and designs, providing the flexibility to create beds matching one's budget, space, and personal aesthetics. Packed with vibrant photographs and actionable tips, the guide offers step-by-step instructions for planning, building, and maintaining raised beds. Wilson's approachable tone and emphasis on sustainable, creative solutions make the book both educational and enjoyable. An invaluable tool and a delightful read for anyone looking to transform their garden into a more beautiful, productive, and manageable space.--Sarah Myers "Booklist" (3/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

2025 AHS Book Award-- "American Horticultural Society" (3/18/2025 12:00:00 AM)

A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to create thriving gardens... His approachable teaching style and expertise shine in this visually stunning guide that features step-by-step plans for building and using raised beds; expert advice on soil blends, planting techniques, and pest management; and tips for garden planning, year-round maintenance, and maximizing yields.--Kylee Coleman "Colorado Country Life Magazine" (4/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Scott A. Wilson, better known as YouTube's Gardener Scott, is a Colorado-based Master Gardener. Scott's videos have drummed up millions of views and he has more than 400,000 YouTube subscribers. A retired U.S. Air Force Command Pilot, Scott began teaching gardening classes for the Master Gardener program in 2004 and has educated thousands of gardeners since. For four and a half years, beginning in 2014, he oversaw the development of 105 raised garden beds and 20,000 square feet of garden space for the Galileo Garden Project in Colorado Springs, teaching hundreds of students about gardening and growing more than 2,000 pounds of produce for the school district each year.