Woodchips contribute enourmously if you want to grow wonderful organic food in an abundant garden, so get your dirty hands on it whenever you can.
I got mine today from a chap called Steve in my local town of Lismore, in NSW Australia. His contact is down the bottom of this description if it helps you get your hands on some. (More info below about woodchips.)
Just a reminder, I´m a photographer with a GARDEN, not a GARDENER with a camera. Just to make that crystal clear. See here: https://www.theweedygarden.com
For 35 years, I travelled around the world looking for opportunities to capture and tell stories. Most of them have had something to do with Nature, and our connection to it as Humans.
In March 2020, the world changed, but it gave me the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream I have had. To start a vegetable garden so I could become self sufficient. It was the perfect storm. So I did. I made this channel. Both are growing and I am using my camera differently these days telling the same story. To express the influence that Nature has on me as a Human. I urge each man, woman and child to watch my channel and share in the joy this connection can give us.
So today I used my camera to trade a load of woodchips, and on this video, I`ll share a few things I have learnt about our friend the WOODCHIP, and why I even want it.
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love and peace to everyone
Weedy
Special thanks to Steve Cubis from www.lismoretreeservices.com.au
Thank you James Wiess again for the microscopic footage of the soil microbiome. See his amazing work at: https://www.instagram.com/jam_and_germs
More info: When it comes to building a sustainable and productive food forest, woodchips are a game-changer. Here’s why:Reason number one: Woodchips enrich the soil. As they decompose, they release essential nutrients, providing a steady supply of food for your plants.Reason number two: Woodchips act as natural moisture retainers. They create a protective layer on the soil surface, preventing evaporation and keeping your plants hydrated, even during dry spells.Reason number three: Woodchips suppress weeds. By creating a thick barrier, they prevent weed seeds from germinating and competing with your precious food-producing plants.Reason number four: Woodchips help control erosion. They reduce soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall and runoff, keeping your soil in place and protecting your food forest ecosystem.Reason number five: Woodchips foster the growth of beneficial microorganisms. These microscopic helpers break down organic matter, improving soil structure and nutrient availability for your plants.So, whether you’re starting a new food forest or revitalizing an existing one, remember: woodchips are your secret ally!Embrace woodchips today and watch your food forest thrive. Join the sustainable gardening revolution! 🌿
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21 Comments
You do lactobacillus bacteria and if you wood chips tea and mix both of them and if you give oxygen to it min 10 hours you will have mycelium fungi
A truck load of wood chips delivered is quite an exciting score 😊
I avoid using woodchips due to massive nitrogen drawdown. I reckon peanut shell is by far the best mulch but as a result it's very expensive. I often use bamboo mulch as a compromise
Your video was so visually stunning. I loved it. 🤩
We add them to pathways to stop weeds and help hold water in summer.fresh chicken manure helps break them fown faster
Great content as always, I would love to see an update as to how your food forest has evolved since you did your last farm tour
Woodchips are quite easy to source for free. A lot of tree services are happy to get rid of it if they have a big job far from home that requires the removal of it, so keep yours ears up folks. A lot of good feedback in the comments with different stories to read 👍
42 chipdrops here
Mr. David Weedy, I just wanted to add a 'thank you' or two to the pile you must surely be building! I credit a handful of individuals over the past couple of years for the current state of my well-being and you are among them. Your work in the garden is growing so much more than you know! Thank you! Thank you!
Here also, we connected with a tree trimming service and had 3 truck loads delivered about 4 years ago. Coverd all exposed soil. This spring we are renewing it with a fresh layer, including our chicken coop/yard. The girls love turning it over looking for goodies. Also using it to start more beds and containers, use it for the bottom layers.
I dont have woodchips for free around me, but i have substrat from a champion cultivation in town for free. its alsow very great material for garden and food forest!!
muito bom, boas dicas, saúde…
Huge inspiration weedy. I love you!!! Time to go spread some woodchips in the orchard:)
I live in the tropics, in Nicaragua; and I've found that you have to be careful with mulching potted plants. If they are on the ground; then generally mulch can't hurt. However; if the plant is in a pot; mulching can actually kill certain plants. A year or so ago I went on a mulch spree and covered every potted plant I had with mulch. I wanted to make it so the potted plants could survive longer without being watered. For the most part; it was great.
However, certain plants such as mangos and avocados (in containers) can die from the extra water retention. I've noticed this with young mango trees and avocado trees in particular, if they are in a container and I mulch them; then they die because they cant dry out fast enough when it rains multiple days in a row. However; if the soil is not mulched, they are able to dry out fast enough between rainstorms and the potted tree survives the rainy season. In the dry season the mulch is great and useful but in the rainy season the mulch actually harms the plant.
This was confusing for me because of the "never have exposed soil" lesson in permaculture. It seems that rule only applies to the ground. If you are working with potted plants; there are situations where the plant needs exposed soil on the top so that it can dry out properly during the rainy season. (just FYI, in the tropics the rainy season is the winter, the rain and wind can easily kill plants, lots of protective measures must be taken to stop plants from drowning and falling over in heavy rain)
Mushrooms! I suspected you have some Hobbit in you! Please show us when you get your spawn.
Wise words!
I rock lots of woodchips aswell however alot of people advise that it sucks the nitrogen out of the soil, what's your work around for this ?
I wish i had money to buy woodchips… Here everybody wants them so even the tree companies know they can charge a lot for them
slick
In Port Stephens. I got older woodchips & 6" of black gold under, full of mushrooms & worms, last spring. Removed sticks today in short hugelcultur beds. Surprised how dark & moist they were. I may put them & more, back tomorrow & add more of the compost for more depth & length. Planning to grow peas for food, cover crop & nitrogen fixer. Fruit trees & bananas next, after more area & beds built. 👌
Thanks so much weedy😊❤