Hugelkultur -another use for wood / wood trimmings.
by Angus, 6 April, 2020, 0 comments
In a woodland or indeed one’s garden, there are often bits of wood and trimmings lying around. Sometimes these can be useful in a woodburning stove or used to support peas & beans / vegetables but another use is in hugelkultur.
Hugelkultur or hugel beds are basically raised beds with a difference - they are filled with rotting wood and other biomass. They are simply packed with organic material, nutrients and air pockets. They can be an effective way of creating a productive area for growing fruits and vegetables in your garden / woodland. Instead of putting your wood offcuts, branches, leaves and grass clippings into bags for the ‘green collection’ or the compost heap, consider building a hugel bed. Read more...
