🌱 In this episode, I explore something that’s been top of mind lately — ground covers.

Ground covers form one of the eight layers of a forest and play a vital role in any thriving garden, orchard, or food forest. They’re not just about filling space — they’re about protecting, nourishing, and bringing life to your soil.

I’ll chat about:
 🌾 Why we need to mulch our soil
 🧹 How to clear the space first
 💚 Why living mulches (aka ground covers) are so awesome
 🌿 What to consider when choosing ground covers
 🌸 And the five categories I use to select them: herbs and edibles, nitrogen fixers, dynamic accumulators, natives, and pure joy

📖 Book mentioned: The Ultimate Food Garden (Fourth NZ & Australian Edition) by Selby Goldstone

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