At Garden Gate Lavender, structure always comes before bloom. Our fields might look relaxed, but every bed is built with intention - from the soil to the stone. The same goes for the raised beds in your garden. It’s not about trying something trendy. It’s about doing what works, long-term.

It is Saturday, not just any Saturday but a Saturday that I have entirely off.  I usually work my “off farm” job on Saturdays and very seldom get it off. But it is the 4th of July holiday weekend, and everyone has had plans so here I am on a Saturday with the day off.

Most people start with containers, raised beds, or bags of potting mix. Those methods work, especially in tight spaces. But if you have a piece of land, even a modest one, planting directly in the ground opens up different possibilities. It asks for more patience, but it also gives you a deeper relationship with the soil under your feet.