scraps, we transformed the yard into a functional and space-maximizing garden that will provide a good amount of food for the residents.The keyhole shape of the wood-chipped pathways allows the gardener to reach everywhere in the garden while having maximum grow space.
We also turned and covered a compost pile that the resident's had been putting food scraps in for the last year (now under old table in order to keep somewhat dry from the terrible spring rains). In a few months, this will be ready to be used in the garden or left alone to grow squash and other cucurbits layer this year. Cucurbits like rich and warm soil and can be grown in "cool" or former compost beds. We started a new compost pile to use in the meantime in order to let the first one sit and decompose.We put cardboard and leaves to protect the soil from direct contact with rain downpours which can deplete soils of their nutrients and change the PH. The leaves also decompose and provide nutrients and organic matter for the soil. The more leaves collected, the better!
