Joann Ference

Dave,
Finally came up with a question...I am very eager to get a few hugelkultur mounds going this season. Are there species of wood that are best to use or those that I should avoid? We have a plethora of rotting logs that are left over from clearing to build our house that are no longer of any value for firewood and I hope to use these for the mounds. Mostly Ash, Poplar, Cherry, Hornbeam, White Birch and some Pine. Love learning about all these practices that just make sooo much sense in a world that has become so senseless. Thanks for any feedback you have on my question.
JF

Welcome to Permies, Dave:
Love the work you have done and continue to do, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for such practical applications of labor and resources to create FOOD in the forest! I have a small piece of land in VT that we did not clear when building our house and have an area that is fully treed. So excited to learn more about harvesting food without clearing for the typical garden plot. We are planning to introduce nut bearing trees and learning about inoculating mushroom cultures on logs. Enjoyed my PDC last Fall where I was introduced to your Edible Forest Garden volumes and have been "on-fire" with enthusiasm ever since. Can't wait to see your new book...keep the good work going!