Barbara McIntyre

Thanks to all for the tips!

Thanks for all the responses!! Another question... is it okay to use oak leaves or are they too acidic?  What about pine needles or branches?  Thanks.

Hello - I would like to make a couple of raised bed gardens this spring and have been reading about the Hugelkultur method.  I have lots of branches, leaves, etc. that I could use to fill the bottom layer of the beds, but my question is can I start a garden in the top layer this spring or do I have to wait another year so that the bottom layer rots first?  Please advise.  Thanks!