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Empty Raised Bed - where to start?

#1 · 22nd September 2024, 3:03 pm

I'm very new to gardening and don't know where to start - my husband built two small raised beds in our garden last year but hasn't planted anything in it yet as he got too busy, so I have decided to plant some things in it myself!

There is some soil in it already that hasn't been touched in months. My questions are:

Do I need to add some compost to the top and do anything else to prep the soil or can I start planting straight away?
Is there anything I can plant now that will survive through winter?

Ideally I'd like to plant some flowers and (easy!) veg and herbs. I'd be really grateful for any tips, thanks!