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By leaving the soil undisrupted, it has allowed Jo and Dave to grow a variety of luscious microgreens, baby leaf salad and edible flowers on their farm. Other popular vegetables to grow in a no-dig garden include root vegetables, peas and beans. “Damaging the soil life and ecology can create all sorts of niggling ongoing issues - not to mention the dreaded weed invasion. Whenever you dig, you are sure to disturb and bring to the surface the weed seeds which will soon take over and complete against your plants,” Jo adds. “By not disturbing the soil, we also help to feed those beneficial soil organisms and microbes. We can form a harmony in the garden that is not only good for soil life, birds and other wildlife, but good for you. With no-dig, you get to spend more time relaxing and enjoying your garden, rather than spending hours upon hours digging and weeding.” ....
By leaving the soil undisrupted, it has allowed Jo and Dave to grow a variety of luscious microgreens, baby leaf salad and edible flowers on their farm. Other popular vegetables to grow in a no-dig garden include root vegetables, peas and beans. “Damaging the soil life and ecology can create all sorts of niggling ongoing issues - not to mention the dreaded weed invasion. Whenever you dig, you are sure to disturb and bring to the surface the weed seeds which will soon take over and complete against your plants,” Jo adds. “By not disturbing the soil, we also help to feed those beneficial soil organisms and microbes. We can form a harmony in the garden that is not only good for soil life, birds and other wildlife, but good for you. With no-dig, you get to spend more time relaxing and enjoying your garden, rather than spending hours upon hours digging and weeding.” ....