Why NO DIG Beds Are The FUTURE, NOT Raised Beds!

[@gawain8000]

Great walk around - thanks ❤

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

Pleased you liked it

[@BrianHeimbuecher]

Thank you for the episode, Simon. I see so many gardeners here in the States turn to bagged soil supplements every Spring. I've avoided the temptation the last couple of years myself. By composting readily available organic material found in my house or yard, I've created a healthy little patch for gardening. All the best to you...

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

Thank you so much for your comments. It is sad that the quality can be terrible sometimes and the price goes up. Great to hear you make your own. Would love to know what you do with yours

[@BrianHeimbuecher]

@@diaryofanorganicgrower I live in central North Carolina, where the soil can be solid clay in places. I have a lot of asparagus; their roots can reach 15 feet as you may know. I spent two years digging out the clay and filling in the top 3 feet or so with homemade compost on a layer of Canadian peat moss (which is more acidic than its US counterpart). This way heavy rains even during hurricanes are absorbed rather than pooling, and (hopefully) the clay will break down over time. Weeding is a breeze as you noted, and the asparagus seem to love the compost beds.

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

I grew asparagus from seed and we have been enjoying the first harvest this year 3 years later. Love the stuff and great for building collagen too

[@KimWilliamsystunisia]

Thanks for the update. I leave my weeds in until I'm ready to plant. If they too tall or look like they are going to seed I just cut them down and add to the compost 😊

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

Keeping something in the ground continues the cycle of soil life going. And as you say cutting before setting seeds is a great compost addition

[@karlvongazenberg8398]

As the saying goes "May's rain worths gold " (Májusi eső aranyat ér) we will see.... The forecast - as of now - looks promising.

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

Hi. Our last frost date is April 10th and this morning we have one 2 weeks late! Ah well

[@ausfoodgarden]

I've found that both the green waste and bagged composts become very hydrophobic if they dry out as you showed. The varied particle size in homemade compost seems to let the moisture in much easier. Good luck for this year. I'm in Australia so we are heading towards winter. Cheers!

[@diaryofanorganicgrower]

Absolutely. Glad you liked the video and it would be great to stay connected