Q&A: Why I Don't Shred Leaves, The Field Trials, & Why I Narrate Videos https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/76686492-8ad0-468f-8cf1-ec10df80d191 In my first Q&A, I talk about why I don't shred leaves, why we're testing rock dust and biochar in good soil, and why I often narrate my videos. Questions: 0:18 - Why don't you shred leaves before adding them to your hot compost pile? Wouldn't they break down more quickly? 1:36 - Wouldn't rock dust be more effective in poor soil than in soil that is already rich in organic matter? 3:22 - Why do you narrate your videos? Link to Alberta Urban Garden's video comparing trace minerals in leaves versus rock dust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkOwPAPDAZ0 OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used. Featured video: "Did Rock Dust & Biochar Increase Our Yields in 2014?" http://youtu.be/7PCNmoMbKqU Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:27:25 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co Q&A: Why I Don't Shred Leaves, The Field Trials, & Why I Narrate Videos https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/76686492-8ad0-468f-8cf1-ec10df80d191 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.