posted 35 minutes ago
This really made me consider how I understand each one. To be clear, I’ve never done either.
After pondering it, I realized that I think of hugelkultur as a garden construction project and lasagna gardening as more of a garden recipe.
To me, with hugelbeds, if I get the structural components in place (the big log base, the wood skeleton throughout, soil filling in the cracks) then I can play with different amendments in different spots. Dump/bury biochar here, kitchen scraps there, chop and drop somewhere else.
With lasagna gardening, it seems more formal to me. I’m given specific ingredients, with suggested proportions. You’re right- I think the well-defined layering is big difference. And appearance: flat vs mounded with tall sides.
Looking forward to more experienced answers! I’m interested to close the gaps in my understanding.
Aspirations: She seeks wool and flax, considers a field and buys it, girds herself with strength, opens her mouth with wisdom, and does him good all the days of her life. (pieces of Proverbs 31, NKJV)