University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Unlock the secrets to a thriving vegetable garden with our comprehensive Raised Bed Gardening course. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a successful raised bed garden. In this class, instructor Michelle Mobley will teach the basics to a successful raised bed vegetable garden. You will understand how and what vegetables will grow best in your raised bed. You will explore more about raised beds/container gardening. 

By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to create and maintain a thriving raised bed vegetable garden, ensuring a bountiful harvest season after season. Join us on this journey to cultivate not just plants but a sustainable and fulfilling gardening experience.

This is a free class. Bring your family and friends. 

Attend to Win:

One lucky participant will take home a free raised bed constructed from locally-grown and milled eastern red cedar! Eastern red cedar is an excellent choice for raised bed construction because it’s naturally rot-resistant, durable, pest-repellent, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, providing long-lasting performance without harmful chemicals. 

About the instructor:

Michelle Mobley is the Independence County Extension Agent-Staff Chair for the UA System Division of Agriculture.