I heard mention of a gardening technique called "Core Gardening" but I cannot see any other references to it. This approach has the gardener bury straw (do not know how much) down the center of the vegetable bed, about a foot down. It holds water for the bed and reduces watering needs to once every week or two. And plants will root in it as well. Have you ever heard about this? I have additionally read about tilling black molded straw in your garden, both autumn and spring. The black growth is "trichoderma harzianum" which also grows on gypsum drywall. This friendly mold cooperates with Mycorrhizae and enhances nutrient transfer to plant roots. It is also documented to speed up composting.
I heard mention of a gardening technique called "Core Gardening" but I cannot see any other references to it. This approach has the gardener bury straw (do not know how much) down the center of the vegetable bed, about a foot down. It holds water for the bed and reduces watering needs to once every week or two. And plants will root in it as well. Have you ever heard about this? I have additionally read about tilling black molded straw in your garden, both autumn and spring. The black growth is "trichoderma harzianum" which also grows on gypsum drywall. This friendly mold cooperates with Mycorrhizae and enhances nutrient transfer to plant roots. It is also documented to speed up composting.