Natural Fertilizers for your Forest Garden and Regenerative Landscapes

Forest gardens and regenerative landscapes, when designed and managed correctly, will mature to become largely self-fertilizing. However, in the initial stages of development (4-5 years) nurturing the new plants requires a deliberate approach.

During this post will look at how to harness the power of natural fertilizers in your forest garden or regenerative landscape, covering three main sources of fertility that we have used with success in our own gardens, wood ash, compost and urine.

Wood Ash

Wood ash provides a natural source of potassium fertilizer and can serve as a pH raiser for your garden. It’s an excellent way to keep soil pH at optimal levels and provide essential nutrients to your plants.

Wood Ash: Potassium Fertilizer 

Ash from wood fires, such as bonfires or wood burning stoves, provide a natural source of potassium (K) and other tr…