488 - Two Easy Cover Crops That Changed My Raised Bed Garden

Not sure what to cover your raised bed soil with this winter?

Cover crops can build soil, suppress weeds, and even provide living mulch.

In this episode, I'll help you choose a cover crop and get started without overcomplicating it.

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Cover crops aren't just for large, in-ground gardens. I've been experimenting with them in my raised beds, and I've found several benefits beyond simply adding organic matter. I'll share what happened when I grew mustard and crimson clover, how winter-kill and overwintering cover crops differ, and what you need to think about before choosing one for your garden.

Key Takeaways Choose cover crops by purpose.

Decide if you want winter-kill.

Plan around spring planting space.

Try crimson clover as living mulch.

Start with just one bed.