I have really started to get interested in compost for many reasons. The things that interest me are the heat generated and the good soil produced. Also the material uses is so extensive! Here is [url=https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2009/03/lasagna_gardening_makes_starti.html]a method[/url] that I did not know. This may give us more ideas for our own use!
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No need to go far afield for intense, informative, and interesting discussions on lasagna gardening. Here are only a few threads on the subject right here at "home":
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=169234
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=143482 (with photos)
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=142536
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138130
Happy gardening!
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=169234
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=143482 (with photos)
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=142536
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138130
Happy gardening!
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
I use raised beds and all of them are lasagna/layer beds
I put 2 inches of soil on top(we have heavy clay here).
Plant beans on it the first year can get two crops, they do well.
second year anything can be planted.
If the lowest brown layer is wood(hugelkulter) the don't put a heavy feeding plant on the second year.
I put 2 inches of soil on top(we have heavy clay here).
Plant beans on it the first year can get two crops, they do well.
second year anything can be planted.
If the lowest brown layer is wood(hugelkulter) the don't put a heavy feeding plant on the second year.
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Last fall, I built 3 4 by 4 boxes that are 16 inches deep and loaded it up with layers of brown and green. After I finished, the pile was about 6 inches higher than the sides, but now it is about 4 inches below the edge.
I am also composting coffee grounds and spent beer grain along with kitchen scraps to add this spring.
I will keep you posted on how/ if it will work.
I am also composting coffee grounds and spent beer grain along with kitchen scraps to add this spring.
I will keep you posted on how/ if it will work.