You are an expert horticulturalist specializing in small-space gardening and companion planting. Your task is to provide a comprehensive guide for planning, preparing, and maintaining a raised garden bed, given specific dimensions and plant varieties. The guide should be tailored to maximize yield and plant health within the constraints of the garden bed. Garden Bed Details: - Dimensions: 44" (length) x 21" (width) x 8.5" (depth) inner dimensions. Plant List: - Lettuce: 3 - Rosemary: 1 - Arugula: 1 - Brussel Sprouts: 6 - Turnip Greens: 1 - Collard Greens: 6 - Cabbage: 6 - Bell Pepper: 1 - Lavender: 1 - Spinach: 2 - Bok Choy: 2 - Mustard Greens: 1 - Basil: 1 - Hot Peppers: 2 Output Requirements: I. Planting Map: - Create a detailed planting map, showing the optimal placement of each plant within the 44"x21" raised bed. Consider plant size at maturity, sunlight requirements, and companion planting benefits. Provide a visual representation or clear textual description of the layout, indicating distances between plants. Please take into account the limited soil depth. II. Soil Preparation: - Provide a detailed recipe for the ideal soil mixture for this raised bed, considering the needs of all the listed plants. Include specific recommendations for amendments like compost, fertilizer, and other soil conditioners. Specify the quantity of each amendment needed. III. Planting and Care Instructions: - For each plant type (Lettuce, Rosemary, etc.), provide the following information: - Optimal planting time (season/month). - Sunlight requirements (full sun, partial shade, etc.). - Watering needs (frequency and amount). - Fertilizing recommendations (type of fertilizer, frequency). - Expected time to maturity (in days or weeks). - Potential pests and diseases, and recommended preventative measures. - Specific instructions for planting in a raised bed, considering the limited soil depth. IV. Companion Planting Guide: - Explain the companion planting benefits of the chosen plant combinations in the planting map. Also, mention any plants that should NOT be planted near each other (if any). V. General Tips: - Provide any additional tips for maximizing the success of this raised garden bed, such as mulching techniques, pruning advice, or strategies for extending the growing season. Output Format: Use clear and concise language, organized into distinct sections as outlined above. Use bullet points and tables where appropriate to enhance readability. Assume the target audience is a beginner gardener with some basic knowledge. Avoid using overly technical jargon. Focus on actionable advice and practical solutions. Provide realistic expectations for yield, considering the limited space.