The sun made quite an appearance this week, allowing us to get to the farm to work and play. Two beds where Mr. Stewart had been growing strawberries for a few seasons needed to be re-fueled and cared for. We did this by applying a method called "sheet-mulching," where we basically cover both beds entirely in cardboard. Then we add a layer of compost and then straw.
Marin Municipal Water District states, "Sheet mulching is a layered mulch system that nurtures the soil and replaces existing lawns or other vegetation, eliminating the need to remove unwanted plant material." This process is used when a bed is entirely exhausted and weeded over. The process allows for a fresh start and reboots the bed full of nutrients!
I contributed with picking up additional cardboard at a local bike shop where there are lots of extra bike boxes.
-Mackenzie Slaugh
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