Basic No-till Garden Recipe

Basic No-till Garden RecipeShort Description
Some say Sheila’s style of no-till or sheet mulch gardening is ugly due to all the trash left and added to her gardens. Sheila says, “I think my gardens are beautiful. The heavy layers of mulch conserve moisture, hold weeds down, build the soil structure, and save the soil from eroding. The same benefits farmers get from no-till farming”

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Raised Bed Gardening In Alaska

Raised Bed Gardening In AlaskaShort Description
Alaska’s climate and geographical diversity create many challenges for the home gardener. Cold soils, excessive or inadequate rainfall, and poor soil conditions are among the more challenging aspects of gardening in many areas. Raised bed gardening can help overcome the problems of wet, cold, and poorly drained soils. Gardeners who do not have a garden spot located in a south sloping, well-drained, sunny area can use raised beds with productive results.

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