[SylvieParticipant]

Thank you Charles.
I try to get on with weeding as early as possible but the weather usually sets me back. This year it was so wet in March we couldn’t hoe. We did hand weed as much as we could and it wasn’t looking bad but as soon as the weather warmed up the weeds went mad!
Yes, I agree that I need to concentrate on the beds I’ve already weeded and keep hoeing as soon as small weeds appear. I think I’ve made the mistake of leaving the beds I’ve weeded for too long while I try to get round all the beds but it’s probably better to just ignore the overgrown beds until I get time to deal with them one at a time – hopefully before they turn into a forest! Today I whizzed round some of the beds that only had small weeds – doesn’t take long at all so I’m feeling quite pleased with myself and a little more optimistic of my chances of beating those darned weeds.
Re composting – I’m confused! Can you direct me to information on how to compost thoroughly?
Thanks so much.
Sylvie

[SylvieParticipant]

Thanks Charles and everyone else who wrote in with suggestions. I had thought about using cardboard but was put off by the amount we would need.

Charles, you have confirmed my thoughts – such a relief. One of my gardening customers (I am a self-employed gardener) had bought in a large amount of compost and he talked me into laying a thick covering on top of a very weedy area. Nearly a year later I have have been surprised at how few weeds have actually managed to get through!

I bought your Organic Gardening book a few months ago and love your no-dig philosophy, it really makes a lot of sense and makes my commercial Kitchen Garden project not quite so daunting. Very much looking forward to getting started.

Thank you.

Sylvie

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