Author Topic: Dont burn or trash those logs! (Read 592 times)

Matthew · « **on:** May 19, 2013, 04:12:42 PM »

Hugelkultur -- the German technique of creating a rich growing environment. Just bury a bunch of logs, brush, sticks, etc. with regular soil, add some compost on top, and you have an awesome grow-anything environment good for at least 5 years!

You won't need to water it, fertilize it, or till it during all that time.

I'm going to try this myself, as soon as time permits. Hopefully in the next couple weeks.

Matthew · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2013, 04:15:29 PM »

I should point out -- this is ESPECIALLY useful if you live in the city. You don't need a very big garden, as the soil you amend with Hugelkultur will be more productive. You'll get plenty of tomatoes with just 1 or 2 plants, rather than 8 plants that don't produce as well.

Your garden can be any size you like -- just follow this technique.

I'm a sucker for lost knowledge. Modern man has forgotten how to do everything, from grow food to birth a baby. It's always nice to discover how people used to do things for centuries and millennia.

CathMomof7 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2013, 04:49:21 PM »

I looked up Sepp Holzer a few years ago. He is really incredible.

It's nice to see him here, trying to help in this way. My husband and I are going to try it.

Luker · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2013, 04:49:25 PM »

Thanks for the great link! This could be very interesting to try.

Luke

Frances · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2013, 07:18:46 PM »

Interesting, but there is no dirt in which to bury logs where I live. As for buying trash, even if you have a small yard, get ready for infestation by roaches, mice, and rats. :farmer:

Tiffany · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2013, 08:23:29 PM »

Quote from: Frances

Interesting, but there is no dirt in which to bury logs where I live.

I hear you there. I have a bunch of cut 2L bottles with herbs on my fire escape. It's such a small area!