Never seen that before. Very cool tool. Looks like it covers a lot of area in a short time, and isn't to hard to use... And it looks like fun. I want one. Lol
Joe, why dont you topdress before you broadfork? One would think that would allow more of the compost to permeate the original soil, while still loosening the soil as a whole.
Hey Joe, Thank you again for your sage advice and sharing your knowledge. As long as the weeds aren’t flowering we don’t have to worry about picking them out of the beds correct? Also what brand is your broad fork and cool weed hoe you were using?
When you add compost and other organic matter, like what he's doing, it breaks down. As it breaks down, the soil level in the bed goes down. Then you replace it with more organic matter every year (or twice a year). So, you never have to take soil out because you're just replacing what has broken down.
The bad thing about a tiller is it makes a hard pan under its tine depth.. although I still use mine twice yearly and have crazy amounts of worms.. but I deep flip my soil with a pitch fork to break up that hard pan..
Joe, if you are doing amending twice a year, why not just compost in spring, then shredded leaves mixed in for fall when beds are resting? Seems like you are giving plants false depth into mulch area and not true planting depth in spring time with this method.
There’s something relaxing about touching and moving dirt 😀
The grass is turning bright yellow. First time in the 8 years I’ve been here. Assuming this tool can be used in the lawn area too.
Absolutely! It would be great to open up your soil. Great idea.
Never seen that before. Very cool tool. Looks like it covers a lot of area in a short time, and isn't to hard to use... And it looks like fun. I want one. Lol
I love it! And you are right on all counts. Fun to use, and covers a lot of ground quickly!
I like the broad fork you are using. Do you have any links for that tool?
Thanks and yes I do. Here's the link: www.cobrahead.com/broadfork/
Feed the soil, and it feeds the plant, we eat plants!
Then compost....great stuff!
If you think about how a forest compost, this is similar!
I am new, could you put what kind of hard wire fence you have attached to the fence?
After doing this what would be the next steps to overwinter my raised bed? Cardboard, newspaper?
I'd like to know, as well. Thank you.
What do you have growing behind you in hay bales?
Those are tomato plants.
Joe, why dont you topdress before you broadfork? One would think that would allow more of the compost to permeate the original soil, while still loosening the soil as a whole.
What is the name of compost you use & where can I buy it from?
The top dressing makes sense.
Hey Joe, Thank you again for your sage advice and sharing your knowledge. As long as the weeds aren’t flowering we don’t have to worry about picking them out of the beds correct? Also what brand is your broad fork and cool weed hoe you were using?
So when do you take soil out? In five years you add about 10 inches of soil and your raised beds can only hold so much.
When you add compost and other organic matter, like what he's doing, it breaks down. As it breaks down, the soil level in the bed goes down. Then you replace it with more organic matter every year (or twice a year). So, you never have to take soil out because you're just replacing what has broken down.
@@hollysharvest I have the same depth beds and honestly there hard to keep full I add 8-10" of soil yearly and it just keeps dropping
What is the brand name of the compost that you buy? I don't like Black Cow.
I do not know what tiller you are using I have never had mine kill all the earth worms.
Plus I can't see anything going down those holes. Seems it just collapses when he pulls the fork out. I just top dress and work it in with my hoe.
The bad thing about a tiller is it makes a hard pan under its tine depth.. although I still use mine twice yearly and have crazy amounts of worms.. but I deep flip my soil with a pitch fork to break up that hard pan..
This makes sense
Joe, if you are doing amending twice a year, why not just compost in spring, then shredded leaves mixed in for fall when beds are resting? Seems like you are giving plants false depth into mulch area and not true planting depth in spring time with this method.
Gotta love that to weed!!