We’re delighted that Caitlin has travelled all the way from Los Angeles to give us a week’s worth of her help as a permaculture expert.
I’m converted already! I had thought that I was being lazy when I pruned or weeded and just left the debris around the plants. Nope – that’s one of the secrets of permaculture. If the plant has grown it, cutting it back and leaving the cuttings around the plant lets the nutrients back into the soil.
I’ve already been a happy composter – but this takes composting out of the pile and under the mulch. And now – I don’t have to think about the chore of pruning, deadheading or weeding. I’m doing permaculture composting and mulching.
No more waiting for horse manure to rot down for a year – you just water it and spread it along with the fresh cuttings, cardboard etc.
Pictures and more learnings to follow.