In this hands on workshop we will learn to design and implement this Regenerative Agriculture Practice.
Hügelkultur (German pronunciation: [ˈhyːɡl̩kʊlˌtuːɐ̯]) is an agricultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials is later (or immediately) planted as a raised bed.
Benefits of Hugelkultur:
-Great alternative to burn piles
-Great for use in areas with poor soil
-Retains moisture like a sponge reducing watering needs
-Soil Warms up quicker in spring
-Sequesters Carbon
The first half of the workshop will focus on Soil, Soil Health and
the theory, benefits, and design techniques behind Hugelkultur
The second half of the workshop will comprise of hands-on building actually go out and implement what we have learned, building a new hugelkultur garden.
Things to bring:
Pen and paper for note taking
Appropriate attire: work clothes, and gloves.
There will be a break for lunch, though food is not provided, please come prepared^
Date: February 23rd
10:00am- 3:00pm
Location: Siskiyou Field Institute
1241 Illinois River Rd
Selma, OR 97538
****Registration required*****
To register click here https://siskiyoufieldinstitute.org/product/hugelkultur-workshop/
or Phone: (541) 597-8530