How to Plant an Herb Garden in an Elevated Bed | Ask This Old House

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In this video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada spent some time learning about pollinator gardens before helping homeowners plant an herb garden in their raised bed planter.

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Detroit, Michigan, has proudly owned the moniker “The Motor City” for over 100 years. Thanks to local initiatives, it’s also known as a “Bee City,” with gardens supporting the bee population. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada met with a local pollinator non-profit, Detroit Hives, to talk about their impact on the local bees before helping a couple fill their elevated garden bed.

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Jenn delves into the world of beekeeping with a Detroit-based nonprofit, Detroit Hives [] that manages multiple beehives across the city.
Elevated planter box and plants provided by Featherstone Garden []
Jenn recommends raised garden beds for edible gardens. A raised bed allows you to add high-quality soil tailored for specific plants. They also improve drainage which elevates the risk of root rot.

Plants used:
Anaheim chili []
Elegance Pink Lavendar []
Sweet Romance Lavendar []
Bush Basil []
Blue Spice Basil []
Lettuce Leaf Basil []
Amethyst Basil []
Lemongrass []
Okra []

Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed and Garden Soil with Quick Release Natural Fertilizer []

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How to Plant an Herb Garden in an Elevated Bed | Ask This Old House