Geoff showcases the beginnings of the latest composting journey—a symphony of leucaena, straw, manure, and more—with the practical students at the Greening the Desert project ♻️ #permaculture #discoverpermaculture #permacultureinaction #compost #organicfertilizer #foodforest #soil #buildsoil #sustainable #gardening #greeningthedesert #jordan | Discover Permaculture with Geoff Lawton

439K views · 2.2K reactions | Learn how we manage tons of dirty bedding from our horses by composting manure effectively. Discover the benefits of using compost for our fields or reselling it as nutrient-rich soil for gardening enthusiasts! Join us on this eco-friendly journey! #HorseManure #Composting #SustainableFarming #EcoFriendly #NutrientRichSoil #OrganicGardening #FieldManagement #WasteRecycling #GardeningTips #ManureManagement | Ed's Walking Horses | Facebook

Chop and Drop or Green manure composting involves cutting or pulling up plant material, such as vegetable plants or cover crops, and laying them back down on the ground as a form of composting. The science behind this method lies in the natural process of decomposition and nutrient cycling. When plant material is cut or pulled up and left on the ground, it begins to break down through the action of microorganisms and other decomposers. The plant material acts as a source of carbon and nitrogen,