Hello:)
This will be my first post, but hopefully not the last!
I am planning to start a new veggie patch this year. I have a section of land that has been used to grow hay but generally unattended to.
What would be the best approach to work this land into something useable? The area I would like to grow on is about 100-150 square feet, maybe a bit more.
Can I used the no dig method on a plot like this? I have 2 medium sized compost heaps currently going but I don’t think that they will provide enough compost in time. I have access to horse manure locally if that’s necessary. I know I don’t want raised boxes but raised beds might be useful in terms of heat and drainage – it is not the best on this land. If I were to go the no dig way, could I cut the grass (put it on the compost) then put down cardboard, cover with compost and then cover with plastic tarp? Will that be enough to leave it until I transplant the seedlings?
This is all very new for me, but your site and books have been a great source of information so far!
Also, I am in Poland so the zone is probably a bit different to the UK – more like 6/7 (depending on the source)
Thanks!