gardening in Charlotte (landscaping, area, to work)

[pinkpocketbooks]

I'm a first time gardener. I have a very small area to work with - flower bed along one side of my house. I want to do some veggies and herbs, maybe berries too, whatever fits in the space.

Would you recommend a raised bed? I'm just concerned about the amount of clay that may be there. I'll find out tomorrow when I start tilling that area. If I don't do a raised bed then I'll have to till in some fertilizer and gardening soil either way.
How does everyone else do it here?

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by pinkpocketbooks

I'm a first time gardener. I have a very small area to work with - flower bed along one side of my house. I want to do some veggies and herbs, maybe berries too, whatever fits in the space.

Would you recommend a raised bed? I'm just concerned about the amount of clay that may be there. I'll find out tomorrow when I start tilling that area. If I don't do a raised bed then I'll have to till in some fertilizer and gardening soil either way.
How does everyone else do it here?

We have a currently active thread that may answer some of your questions. Landscaping & gardening tips for newcomers to the Charlotte area

[brokensky]

Just getting ready to post - come check out our other thread - a wealth of info on the questions you are asking about!

So happy to hear we have another gardener amongst our C-D family!