Organic gardening At Meadow Orchard we try to practice organic growing, relying on complex natural ecosystems, working with nature to maintain healthy and fertile soil. Mycelium Networks Paths at Meadow Orchard are mulched with waste organic matter, branches and a deep layer of woodchip. These paths create drainage, help retain moisture and provide support aContinue reading “The Soil Foodweb”
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Hügelkultur at MOP
Hügelkultur is a gardening method that involves creating raised garden beds using decomposing wood and other organic materials. The word “hügelkultur” comes from the German words hügel (meaning hill) and kultur (meaning culture or cultivation), essentially meaning “hill culture.” Key Features of Hügelkultur Benefits of Hugelkultur Hugelkultur is a sustainable and efficient method of gardening,Continue reading “Hügelkultur at MOP”
Composting loo
Update (5/10/24) Our composting toilet is now back in use (5th October 2024). One wheelie bin has been upgraded with drainage, a sub-floor, aeration, and a secure lid. In the spring, we will convert another couple of donated wheeliebins. They can then be used with the composting loo. How to use the loo The toiletContinue reading “Composting loo”
Get Composting
We use organic matter from a number of local waste streams to produce compost and mulch for our food growing ‘Kitchen Garden’ and Orchard. We have offered to compost the spent brewery grain, hops and yeast from the nearby Muswell Hillbillies brewery, waste micro greens substrate from Tasty Micros, arborists woodchip from Forbes Tree Surgeons,Continue reading “Get Composting”
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