The Long View

Growing well, made simple.

Notes on growing, garden design, and building things that last — from the Mia team in Cork.

Timber vs Steel vs Aluminium Raised Beds: Which Is Best?

Timber, galvanised steel and aluminium all have their place in the garden. We compare cost, maintenance, durability and how each material performs...

A double-tier bed joins the range, plus custom sizes and engraving are here. Here's what's new at Mia this month.

A raised bed for life" - Why our aluminium raised bed tagline has three meanings: built to last 30 years, made to...

Somewhere in a shed in East Cork, there's a timber raised bed that lasted four years. It was well made. Decent wood,...