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To make an organic raised bed, choose untreated timber, stone, or reclaimed materials for the frame. Avoid pressure-treated wood if concerned about chemicals leaching. Place the frame on a weed-free spot (you can lay cardboard first). Fill the bed with layers of organic materials: a base of woody debris (hugelkultur style) for drainage and long-term fertility, followed by layers of well-rotted compost, good quality topsoil, and more organic matter. This creates an ideal, self-contained environment for organic growing.
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