Sandia Mountain Ranch

02/01/2026

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01/18/2026

🪵 A hugelkultur mound holds water for weeks without irrigation.

Buried logs act like sponges — they absorb moisture and release it slowly to roots.

BUILDING LAYERS:
- Base layer: large logs and thick branches (hardwood lasts longest)
- Second layer: smaller sticks, twigs, wood chips
- Third layer: leaves, grass clippings, straw
- Top layer: compost and garden soil 6-8 inches deep

MOUND SHAPE:
- Length runs north-south for even sun exposure
- Height typically 3-4 feet when freshly built
- Sides slope at 45 degrees for stability
- Settles about 30% in the first year

WATER BEHAVIOR:
- Fresh wood absorbs rain and stores it underground
- Roots grow toward the moisture deep in the mound
- Surface dries quickly but core stays damp
- Older mounds need almost no supplemental watering

BEST CROPS:
- Year one: squash, pumpkins, melons (heavy feeders thrive)
- Year two: tomatoes, cucumbers, beans
- Year three onward: nearly anything — soil matures rich and loose

Hugelkultur turns yard waste into a self-watering growing system.
One afternoon of stacking creates years of low-maintenance harvests.

01/02/2026

Cooking from scratch tastes bestter, is better for the body, and saves money in the long run.

01/01/2026

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10/26/2025

Every plantita's dream❤️❤️❤️

10/26/2025

I’ll take backyard skills for 500.