13 September 2016 Mulch Compost

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My garden beds are being prepared for the 2017 growing season. As the remaining produce is harvested the beds are rototilled mixing the remaining wood chip mulch, to stir up bugs and to destroy weeds. A layer of grass clipping is applied along with compost. This will help to retain moisture and possibly give some food for earthworms. The grass clipping are from two neighbor yards and are partially composted. My clippings are left where thy are cut. In early Spring the area will be rototilled prior to planting. Conditioning the garden bed is an ongoing process.