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The Tater Patch

Potatoes

Potatoes (middle) Here is my test patch of no till mulch gardening.

You can just feel over the top of the hay to find lumps.

Target

And then Dig

Dig

 

After pulling back the hay, we find potatoes. Its really more like sifting as the hay has settled.
Dig it  

 

 

I call this picture the Haul. Its worth a couple a good meals.

NO WORK, NO BUGS, EASY TO PLANT AND HARVEST

 

 

I'd like to say that I take credit for this method of gardening that is a lot easier and sensible and I express thank you to Ruth Stout.

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