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082 - Hugelkultur. What it is. When is it appropriate. And when isn't it. with Javan Bernakevitch

Author
The Modern Grower Podcast Network
Published
Fri 17 Oct 2014
Episode Link
https://permaculturevoices.libsyn.com/082-hugelkultur-what-it-is-when-is-it-appropriate-and-when-isn-t-it-with-javan-bernakevitch

-Key Takeaways:


Hugelkultur mounds are usually positioned perpendicular to the wind.


Sometimes used as a staging process to dispose of wood and build soil which can then be spread onto crop land.


Think of a hugelkultur as a produce aisle raised bed.


Make sure the design fits into how you live your life and how you want to live your life.



-Hugelkultur Benefits:


Soil building structure.


Semi-permanent planting bed.


It creates microclimates.


Lifting the soil surface towards the sun and that adds degree days.



with Javan Bernakevitch of Permaculture BC.


Show Notes: permaculturevoices.com/82

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