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Jul 18, 2011 8:34 AM CST

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I have been a promoter of permaculture, cardboard mulch, hugelkulture and in general turning throw-a-way garbage into great gardens for many years. The thing I like about your article Dave, is the simple statement and great pictures.
As your readers will come to know, hugelkulture is a powerful concept and a great way to use up waste wood.

I use prunings of invasive plants: chinaberry, mimosa, volunteers of all species, and oak and pine seedings. Its a great way to turn invasive species back into productive land. You can use large logs and stumps, or you can use just woody clean-up from around your property. It all works! I like the innoculated cowpea idea to get the bed started. You can use any kind of peas or beans, and I throw in marigolds as well.

You can create paths around hugelkulture beds with cardboard. Just flatten internet packages and keep the cardboard wet. If you have a shredder, cover the cardboard with shredded wood shavings or wood chips. In a year or two--gardens, no weeds.

Thanks for simply stating a great idea, Dave.

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