Ep 247 - Nothing Is Wasted: Leaf Mold, Mulch & Letting Go

About this episode

In this episode, Mary Stone discusses the benefits of leaf mold versus traditional mulch and shares insights from a reflective walk in the woods.

As spring unfolds, I find myself reflecting on what remains, what falls away, and what—over time—returns to nourish us again. In this episode, I share a walk in the woods that took an unexpected turn, along with listeners’ questions about using leaves or wood chips in the garden. From there, we explore the benefits of leaf mold versus traditional mulch—how to make it, when to use it, and why it may be one of nature’s most generous gifts. With Easter upon us—a season that holds endings and beg...

Topics covered

• leaf mold
• mulch
• gardening
• nature
• Easter

Keywords

• spring
• nourishment
• wood chips
• garden

Mentioned in this episode

Products: leaf mold, wood chips

Books & works: Nothing Is Wasted

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