Do you mean you can have an organic garden with lush, delicious veggies with NO tilling and no harmful pesticides? YES, you can!
It begins by putting cardboard or newspaper right on top of the grass (where it will get sun for at least 6 hours per day…the front lawn in my case). Soak it through and through with water, add a 2″ – 3″ layer of compost such as leaves or your homemade compost, soak it thoroughly as well.
Now add a 3″ – 4″ layer of peat moss. Dampen it with a light spray as you do not want to cause runoff initially. Once it has settled it won’t go anywhere, trust me. Notice there aren’t any boards or siding of any kind. The truth of the matter is…you just don’t need them. I have been doing this method of gardening for three years now and, to me, building a ‘box’ or border is just a waste of money better spent on seeds, peat moss or GMO-free seeds.
That is it! You are ready to plant, water, wait and reap the benefits! It really is just that simple!!!
If you would like additional information, there are earlier posts in my Gardening section with details on materials to use, how to build a compost bin, as well as what should/should not be composted.
If you do not find what you are looking for in my earlier posts, feel free to ask questions…I will gladly share what has/ has not worked for me!
This is a super simple, amazingly satisfying, not to mention DELICIOUS, way to feed your family fresh, homegrown veggies. You will be surprised just how differently your bounty tastes. Happy planting everyone!!!
