New Day Cleveland – Designing Beautiful & Productive Raised Bed Kitchen Gardens

In this special pre-recorded segment for New Day Cleveland, I share the philosophy behind my custom kitchen garden designs and how thoughtful planning can transform any outdoor space into a productive, beautiful garden.

We explore the many benefits of raised bed gardening, including improved soil quality, better drainage, easier maintenance, and why I build my beds with 2-inch thick lumber and a comfortable 2-foot working height for long-term durability and accessibility.

The segment also highlights how intentional design goes beyond the raised beds themselves. From gravel pathways and defined garden spaces to incorporating arches, trellises, and obelisks, I demonstrate how vertical growing structures maximize harvests while creating a stunning focal point in the landscape.

Finally, I share advice for new gardeners on where to begin, encouraging simple successes with herbs and leafy greens before expanding into larger crops as confidence grows.

Whether you're dreaming of your first kitchen garden or looking to create a more functional and beautiful growing space, this segment offers practical inspiration and design ideas to help you get started.