https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/9912af2b-4f49-4ff5-a847-7644bce8cf08 For years, I mulched everything in my garden. Like many organic gardeners, I believed mulch was always the best solution for healthier soil, fewer weeds, and better moisture retention. But over time, I discovered something surprising. In our cold North Idaho climate, heavy mulch was actually slowing down soil warming in spring and shortening an already brief growing season. In this video, I’m sharing why I stopped mulching most of my vegetable beds, why I still use mulch strategically, and how to decide what works best for your own garden and climate. We’ll cover: • The real benefits of mulch • When mulch can become a problem • Why cold-climate gardens behave differently • How we garden without tilling • Why I still mulch pathways, garlic, and fruit trees • How compost fits into our current system The truth is, gardening is not about rigid rules. It’s about understanding principles and learning how to apply them well in your own environment. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should mulch your garden, this video will help you think through the pros and cons more clearly. For more details, check out the accompanying blog post here: #gardening #mulching #organicgardening #notillgardening #soilhealth #homesteading #regenerativeagriculture Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:04:29 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/9912af2b-4f49-4ff5-a847-7644bce8cf08 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.