Pamela Anderson has embraced a wholesome 2024 garden trend that experts say is simple to follow in our backyards

Pamela Anderson is one of the most recognizable faces in the world, often associated with the glitz and glamor of Hollywood thanks to her iconic Baywatch status. Yet, there's no doubt that her love for nature and simplicity runs deep. The actress and famed model has recently been turning heads with her sustainable lifestyle and her beautifully maintained kitchen garden.

Anderson, a known animal rights activist and an Honorary Peta Director, has offered a peek into her picturesque kitchen garden via an Instagram post simply captioned: 'Summer Love.' The self-proclaimed 'naughty vegan' shared a glimpse at her passion for homegrown produce with a photo of her enviable raised garden beds, brimming with lush salad leaves and fresh vegetables.

Anderson's vibrant vegetable patch is a testament to her green thumb and her love for 'the good life.' Plus, experts agree that tending to your own raised garden beds is not only a rewarding activity but also simple enough for anyone to try at home. After all, what could be more wholesome than growing fresh summer salads right in your backyard?

'Raised garden beds have been all the rage lately, and for good reason,' explains Michael Clarke, Founder of Yardwork. 'Many gardeners love the structured, clean look these beds bring to a garden and appreciate how easy they are to maintain, without the extra bending, kneeling, and squatting that traditional garden beds require.'

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke is the founder of Yardwork, the online plant and tree nursery and landscaping platform. He has a degree in landscape architecture and horticulture from the University of California Davis, and he was previously the founder of a landscape development and maintenance company, where he provided complete landscape services to homeowners and commercial property owners.

These practical kitchen garden features are also perfect for anyone looking to grow their own vegetables and salad leaves at home. 'Anderson is growing some great cucurbits in her raised beds, including zucchini and squashes,' explains eagle-eyed Drew Swainston, Garden Editor at Homes & Gardens. 'These crops are fantastic options for raised beds as they need good drainage and do not like to sit in wet soil. Compact varieties of zucchini and squash are ideal for raised beds if you are short of space, though you can grow both crops vertically to save space.'

'There are also many lettuces growing in some of the other raised beds and, again, they will enjoy good drainage, loose soil, and being watered at ground level,' Swainston adds.

Drew Swainston

Drew started working as a journalist back in 2008 after gaining his National Council for the Training of Journalists qualifications. He wrote news and features for online news agencies and content providers, as well as spending time as Assistant Editor for trade newspapers and magazines. Gardening piqued his interest and he studied for a Level 3 Horticulture qualification.

How to try this trend at home

If you would like to give this popular garden trend a go, Michael Clarke offers some practical advice for those looking to create their own raised beds:

'When constructing your own, we recommend using 2x6 or 2x8 redwood, teak, or white oak wood that can be screwed to 4x4 redwood posts for stability. Next, staple water-permeable landscape or weed-blocking fabric across the bottom and then fill the bed with a 50/50 planter mix that contains a good organic fertilizer.'

Follow these simple instructions, and you'll have a thriving vegetable plot to rival Anderson's garden in no time. Alternatively, you can purchase a premade raised garden bed for under $50, such as this Humphery Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Bed from Wayfair.

'Anderson also has drip irrigation lines in her raised beds, and they offer an ideal way to water plants deeply,' adds Drew Swainston. 'This form of irrigation deeply waters plants down to the root zone and also removes the risk of powdery mildew or other fungal diseases that can occur through overhead watering.' You can purchase an easy-to-install 50Ft Drip Irrigation Kit from Wayfair for only $23.99.

What To Plant In Your Raised Beds

Pamela Anderson’s garden beautifully illustrates the joy and satisfaction of growing your own food. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a total novice, why not embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by trying this wholesome trend yourself? It’s a simple yet rewarding way to connect with nature and get fresh, homegrown produce onto your plate.