Timestamps. This is my 4 layer no dig method for putting garden beds to rest in November. This is a great way to have amazing healthy soil for the following season.
0:00 Introduction to No Dig Winter Garden Bed Prep – 4 Layers
The 4 Main Garden Amendments to Layer
2:28 Overview of Alfalfa Pellets – NPK & a Growth Hormone
4:26 Overview of Wood Ash – NPK, Calcium, Lot’s of Potassium
5:34 Compost is the True Key – Organic Matter for Soil Life
6:20 Example of Leaf Mold & Compost Bin Examples
8:26 Leaf & Grass Clipping as Fresh Organic Mulch – Worm Food
9:00 Where to Buy Alfalfa Pellets – Save Over 50% on Fertilizers
Setting Up the 4 Layers of Amendments – Full Examples
10:06 Cut Old Plants at Ground Level & Leave the Roots
10:47 Layer 1 – How Much Alfalfa to Put Down – Example
12:57 Layer 2 – How Much Wood Ash to Put Down -Example
14:37 Layer 3 – Adding Compost, Leaf Mold, or Composted Manures
16:18 Why the top 6-8 in of Soil Matter So Much!
17:06 Layer 4 – The Fresh Cut Leaf & Grass Mulch
19:02 Tips for Covering the Beds if Wind is an Issue
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thank you so much for sharing this Gary, it is very helpful. i appreciate how you take the time to explain everything in the process. enjoy your winter
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Would organic chicken manure work? If so when do I put it down.
last year was my first year with a raised beds. my plants did well but this year not so much. i was blaming extreme heat here in zone 7A. but i think i missed this step so I'm definitely making notes! thank you so much for all your videos.
Gary, you've taught me so much!! Im so glad i joined your channel!! EVERYONE SHOULD!! ITS SO WORTH IT!!🎉🎉🎉
Great information. Would you consider doing a video in prepping blueberries and grape vines for the winter?
Thank you! I needed this today!!!!! I have a question what can I do with wood chips from doing our wood for the winter heating.
Started growing my own alfalfa this year as a cover crop, plan on expanding on that idea next year. Nothing wrong with buying alfalfa pellets, however, the deep roots of the alfalfa plants are terrific for soil structure.
Pretty much do the same as you with any garden space without a cover crop.
Leave all my plant roots in the soil, in the spring, I just plant right next to last years plant.
I have comfrey growing all over, lol, so I drop that on my beds, spread vermacompost, then any hot compost and leaf mold that's left over. When the leaves drop, a nice layer of leaves to top it off.
I always remove the leaves in early spring to start warming the soil and not to leave food for the jumping worms. Nice video, Stay Well !!! How is that "Sweetie" Cherry tomato?
Do you need to remove the leaves and grass clippings in the Spring?
Do you have a video on composting end of the season vines and over ripe fruits?
I have my winter stuff planted! 😅
Kale, mustard, carrots, garlic and onions. Guess I’m not doing this right now. 😂
I guess you would just take all that off in the spring and put in your compost pile?
Last time I put leaves and grass directly on beds in the fall, the potato bugs were so aggressive the next spring! I think the seeds could not start because the worms and potato bugs ate every seedling…
Can you still use the wood remains if it looks more like black chunks instead of white crumbly ash? Can it be crunch up and used?
Nice video!
What should I use instead of leaves as I intend to plant directly. Is it okay to leave large roots in the bed. I'm talking okra and marigolds?
same alfalfa pellets that are sold as horse food?
Cheers, Gary!
If the leaves in my yard are wet, can I put them in the trash cans wet? ( to make leaf mold) Or should I wait until the leaves are dry, then put them in the trash can?