Restoring Degraded Land With Weeds


“When we started our farm, there were so many prickly “touch me nots” (impatiens or “shy plant)) that we were obliged to wear shoes at all times. Now, with the help of nutrient cycling, our garden has been transformed into a BAREFOOT GARDEN. Here’s how…”

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Transition Forest Gardens Part 2: Alley Cropping

Alley cropping agroforestry on degraded land: combine forest gardening, food crops and large numbers of soil building trees and plants into terraced gardens.
Alley cropping agroforestry on degraded land: combine forest gardening, food crops and large numbers of soil building trees and plants into terraced gardens.

In my first blog post about Transition Forest Gardens I outlined some of my ideas about how to make a forest garden on degraded land. Today’s blog post covers some of my newest ideas for a transition forest garden.

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