Introduction: What Raised Garden Beds Are & Why They’re Perfect for Beginners If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own fresh vegetables, herbs, or flowers but weren’t sure where to begin, a raised garden bed might just be your perfect starting point. A raised garden bed is simply a garden box or enclosed area filled with soil that sits above the ground. Instead of digging directly into the ground. Instead of digging directly into your yard’s soil, you’re building your own mini-plot of land that you control from the ground up. For beginner gardeners, this is a dream come true.…