Layered Bed Near CMN Greenhouse - by Lloyd Frieson

Layered Bed

     In this particular area we exercised layering newspapers, weed tops, top soil, compost and manure. We began prepping this area by clearing away all of the weeds and grass. Second, we soaked the ground really good before laying the newspaper on the wet soil. Third we cut the roots from the weeds and began placing the weed tops on the newspaper. Laying out the weed tops evenly will ensure equal soil distribution. Next is a four inch soil and compost mix. Level out the soil to the best of your ability or to your plan and have your starter plants ready for bedding. The best time to transfer plants is in the morning or evening, when the sun is not as hot or at its peak. Doing this will reduce the strain on the plants as you begin to introduce them to their new home. Once you have placed the plants where you want them, make sure to water them to give them a sort of boost.

Plants in the bed consist of Yellow Sweet Corn, Mohawk Beans and 1,000 year old Squash.

In the dark brown area in front of the bed is a row of carrots