Our old vege garden has now been transformed into a citrus orchard, incorporating the existing trees, and planting a couple more. Part of the area was grassed which we don't want competing with the trees so we are mulching over. But before the mulch goes down, a good layer of newspaper is essential - half a dozen sheets - alternatively cardboard.
We are reminded of the time we rocked up at one of our Wwoofing farms in Washington State, US. It appeared to be a series of ramshackled humpies and a yard strewn with litter.
We were tempted to turn around thinking 'what the heck have we got ourselves into.' Thankfully, the address we came to was actually the 'old farm' and we stayed up the road a little ways. However, this place was still well and truly the working 'farm' were did a few days pruning and weeding.
Our host Lorna was one of the most down to earth, genuine and resourceful people we meet on our journey.
Her raspberry orchard strewn with litter was actually her way of keeping the weeds at bay - anything from old jeans, fertiliser bags and sheets - nothing got wasted and most recycled for use in the garden. Appearances were a low priority here, but a lesson for all in being resourceful.
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