hugel – Meadow Orchard Project

Hugelbeds at Meadow Orchard

If you are familiar with our Blog, you might have read our post about Hugelkulture. Most of our raised beds at MOP feature an element of hugelkultur, but most are what is known as below ground hugel beds. Below Ground Hugel In this style of bed a pit is dug out (the soil put toContinue reading “Hugelbeds at Meadow Orchard”

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”

Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓

Christmas trees are a great source of organic matter for urban community gardens! last year we collected around 50 trees from nearby gardens, this year we’re hoping to build on that record! Charity Christmas Tree Collection Tree CollectionsJanuary 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Drop your tree off:Sat’s & Wed’s 12 – 4pm (For out ofContinue reading “Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓”