422  - The Truth About Soil, Wood, and Raised Beds with Gardener Scott

422 - The Truth About Soil, Wood, and Raised Beds with Gardener Scott

41:14 May 20, 2025
About this episode
Have you ever wondered if you could fill a raised bed with 100% compost? Or whether pressure-treated wood is actually safe for gardens? In today's episode, I sit down in person with Gardener Scott to tackle common raised bed myths and smart strategies for growing success β€” whether you're gardening on a patio or across a backyard full of beds. πŸ’¬ Topics we cover: Should you grow in 100% compost? Is pressure-treated wood safe for raised beds? When to use a GreenStalk planter vs. a raised bed How native soil, compost, and minerals all work together What biosolids are β€” and should you avoid them? Mistakes we both made (and how you can avoid them!) πŸ“š Learn more about Gardener Scott's new book, Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening β€” a must-read if you're building or improving your beds this season! 🎯 Bonus: Today (May 20) is the LAST DAY to grab my Beginner's Guide to Growing Herbs mini-course on sale for just $19! Learn more here Β» journeywithjill.net/herbworkshop πŸ›’ Sponsors: Organic REV: Boost your transplant success β€” get 10% off with code JILL at organicrev.com Garden in Minutes: Simplify watering with the Garden Gridβ„’. Save 7% with code JILL at journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes Heirloom Roses: Add beauty to your garden β€” get 20% off roses with code BEGINNER20 at
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