I’ve prepped our winter garden beds the same way for many years without spending a penny. Today I’ll show you how.
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“Wood Chip Mulch” by Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/403/2015/03/wood-chips.pdf
Highlights:
0:14 Overview of how I prep garden for winter and the benefits of the approach
0:43 Mulching annual beds with free autumn leaves
1:10 Why I don’t shred leaves
1:48 How I plant mulched beds in the spring
2:22 We don’t bury leaves or dig them in
2:34 Myths about pine needles and leaves
2:56 Allelopathic leaves
3:14 Leaves and soil structure
3:27 Funny story about soft soil
3:41 Why I prefer leaves over rock dust
4:42 Benefits of wood chips
5:11 Adding wood chips for King Stropharia mushrooms
5:32 Science supports the use of wood chip mulch
6:02 Where to get free wood chips
6:42 Applying wood chips to perennials
7:07 Why I don’t dig up paths and put soil in garden beds
Oscar Cameos! 😸😸
3:14 hanging out with Patrick
5:33 naughty Oscar in a garden bed eating cover crops
8:10 on the fence
I’m passionate about an approach to organic gardening that is frugal, easy, sustainable, and works with nature to achieve amazing results. My videos will help you grow more healthy organic fruits and vegetables, while working less and saving money. I don’t push gardening products. I don’t hype bogus “garden secrets”. I provide evidence based strategies to help you grow a lot of food on a little land without spending much or working harder than you have to!
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