Photo from the web Build a productive raised bed garden using a simple four foot by eight foot wood frame. Place your bed in a spot that gets six to eight hours of direct sunlight every day. Fill it with a soil mix of fifty percent topsoil and fifty percent compost, then water it deeply with five gallons of water before planting. Choose the Right Sun and Site Location Pick a flat area in your yard that receives a full day of sunlight. Sunlight drives plant growth, so aim for a location clear of shade from trees, fences, or your house. Test the light by checking the spot at nine in the morning, twelve at noon, and four in the afternoon. If sunlight hits the ground at all three times, the site works well for growing food. Keep your raised bed near an outdoor water tap. Hauling buckets across a long distance slows down your routine and makes daily care hard work. Make sure you can walk completely around all four sides of the frame. Leaving a two foot path around your bed gives you e...