Hugelkultur

[teresaq]

hugelkultur raised garden beds in a nutshell:

• grow a typical garden without irrigation or fertilization
• has been demonstrated to work in deserts as well as backyards
• use up rotting wood, twigs, branches and even whole trees that would otherwise go to the dump or be burned
• it is pretty much nothing more than buried wood
• can be flush with the ground, although raised garden beds are typically better
• can start small, and be added to later
• can always be small - although bigger is better
• You can save the world from global warming by doing carbon sequestration in your own back yard!
• perfect for places that have had trees blown over by storms
• can help end world hunger
• give a gift to your future self

http://www.richsoil.com/hugelkultur/

[Johann]

Worth trying

[TruthSeeker123]

Looks interesting.

[teresaq]

Sepp Holzer, originator of hugelkultur, and the build of one in Michigan.

 

Mine turned out to be more of a small round mound. Hopefully for my next one I will be able to make the sides steeper even if not much higher than 2/3 feet.

 

http://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/sepp-holzer-brings-hugelkultur-michigan

[LynnDel]

Thanks for the info. New to me!

[teresaq]

Is Hugelkulturs best for all climates? This thread refers to discussions by those living in various climates/geographies and whether or not Hugels work for them or if something else is best.

 

http://www.permies.com/t/40910/hugelkultur/Starting-Hugelkultur#318999

 

I am not an expert so can only direct to what I find interesting and/or educational.