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Your Burning Questions About Raised Garden Beds - Answered!  Well folks, turns out I'm not the only one dreaming of perfectly lined vegetable beds while staring out at my winter garden. From "Can I really use those old pallets in my garage?" to "How deep does this thing need to be anyway?" - many of you've been wonderfully curious about getting started with raised beds. Rather than responding to each inquiry individually (and potentially confusing my dog who thinks my keyboard is her personal headrest), I thought I'd put together this FAQ. These are the questions that kept popping up, answered with everything I've learned from my own adventures in raised bed gardening - including the mistakes that made my neighbor Tom shake his head in that knowing way of his. So grab your favorite gardening beverage (mine's coffee in a mug that says "Gardeners Know All The Dirt"), and let's dig into these frequently asked questions. I promise to ke...