Every fall M R Gardens accepts neighbors' leaves, which we turn into new vegetable beds or incorporate into our composting. The public is welcome to place filled bags by the sign at the farm entrance. Mulched leaves are preferred, but we'll take them whole as well.
Mountain Xpress recently reached out to Megan to talk about the use of leaves in the garden. Megan told them that she:
"considers leaves 'the most essential amendment that I add to the
garden.' She tries to keep her vegetable garden covered with leaves or
other types of organic matter throughout the year, except when beds have
been recently planted. 'It’s the same in nature,' she points out. 'You
would never walk in the forest and see bare ground unless it’s been
disturbed. Organic matter is continually decomposing into nutrients for
new life.'"
See the full article at:
https://mountainx.com/living/reusing-fall-leaf-litter/
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| Helping our client in West Asheville establish new vegetable gardens. |
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| Leaves are the final layer on top of mushroom compost and cardboard to create the new beds. |
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