An above ground garden system and method utilizing: (i) a garden bed structure that is consistently sloped, curved inwardly toward the bottom of the bed (e.g, barrel shaped) which facilitates uniform water and air flow to the lowest region of the bed and avoids corners that will otherwise isolate regions of soil from aeration, water flow, and general gardening accessibility; (ii) a simple stand to elevate the entire bed of the garden off of a ground surface, particularly a single leg or pole stand that increases accessibility, and minimizes obstruction, to the area below the bed (e.g., easier mower access to lawn surface below bed); (iii) a curved trellis loop system that is designed for easy installation and utilization as vertical supports for climbing plants, which are stronger and more durable because each end of the loop system is secured to the bed or an attachment thereto, and which system does not occupy space within the soil of the garden bed nor require soil penetration or compaction in order to provide strength and support; (iv) detachable components within the trellis loop system so that a winter solar cap may be utilized over a base portion of the trellis loop system to allow for gardening beyond peak growing seasons.