i know its off topic but some of the best gardeners can be found here. i am about to do my spring planting in a couple weeks and would like to see some of my fellow organic fanatics veggies. i am having a dilemma as to whether or not i should build a raised bed or till the ground and add ammendments. my previous garden was a raised bed but now i have a larger plot to work with and i am trying to find out if it would be worth the extra expense to build a huge raised bed. my ultimate goal is to be totally produce independent.(no grocery stores). if you have some good info or pictures. i would love to see em. i know only true fanatics will post because this thread isnt about pot. is that a sin? anyway, if you grow veggies for your family, i would love to hear your expiriences. peace.