A raised bed planter includes a planter body having four bed walls with four corners that define a planting area for holding soil and cultivating plants therein. The planter body has an open top end and an open bottom end. Four seats are connected to the planter body at each of the respective four corners. Collectively, the four seats allow a gardener to reach all portions of the planting area when used in turn. A soaker hose is connected to the planter body and suspended within the planting area of the planter body. The soaker hose has a connector configured to accept the attachment of a common garden hose thereto and is in fluid connection therewith. A pest control barrier and weed control barrier line the open bottom end of the planter body.