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Intro, novice question

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Hello!!

I'm new to the list and this will be my second attempt at square foot
gardening.  Last year, things didn't go so well, as we ended up planning on
moving, and the garden was in shambles. We moved to an acreage in Western
Canada(zone3).  This year, i don't know if it will be any better, as we're
expecting our third child this spring, and the new garden had been sorely
neglected by the previous owner.

The garden is approximately 1500 sqft.(guestimate) adn over ridden in
Canadian thistle and who knows what else.  I want to use the garden and add
some raised beds, and slowly get rid of the big garden bed...although we do
like our potatoes....lol, and will keep some of teh main bed, providing we
can get it cleaned up sufficiently.

Are there any suggestions on the best way to deal with the weeds?  I know a
good portion has been left for the last 6 years, but before that was
beautiful(the neighbors told us).  If I were to do potatoes on a large
portions and then mulch with hay, would that help control the weeds?  How
long can perennial weeds survive before they actually die off?  Or would
spraying it with an herbicide be teh way to go(I really dont' want to butis
there much choice?

For starting new raised beds, I want to start a few in areas where there is
lawn, what is the best way to proceed?  I was wondering if laying
newspaper, then adding the top soil would be sufficient, or if it should be
dug up, then add more topsoil?  I want to put in raised beds so that if the
main garden won't produce, at least we'll get some fresh produce...lol...

What is the best mixture to put in the raised beds?
What do you all use to grid off your sqft gardens?

Well, that's enough for now...lol..  Hoep I'm not overwhelming anyone with
this post, but now is the time for me to be planning, because I'll be
pressed for time later.

Happy New year, 
Noella


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