The Forest Garden Fall Abundance: Composting in The Four Season Garden
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Sep 22, 2021 Celebrate the first day of Fall by leveling up your gardening game! Discover how to enhance soil fertility with the rich nutrients found in fallen leaves. Learn the essentials of fall composting, including balancing carbon and nitrogen, and tackling challenges like rural bear activity. Explore unconventional fertilizers, from alpine manure to the surprising use of human urine. Uncover innovative techniques, like the Jean Pain method, to keep your compost hot and effective. Get ready to turn your autumn garden into a bounty!
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Balance Carbon and Nitrogen
- Maintain a proper carbon to nitrogen ratio in your compost for effective aerobic decomposition.
- Aim for about one part nitrogenous materials to three or four parts carbonaceous materials like leaves and straw.
Shred Leaves for Better Compost
- Shred fallen leaves to break them down faster and reduce wind loss when used as mulch.
- Mixing shredded leaves into compost or mulch improves nutrient cycling and garden health.
Mimic Forest Floors
- Forest floors are naturally covered with decomposing organic matter like leaves and pine needles.
- Mimic this by keeping your garden floor covered to support soil health and ecosystem function.