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Most raised beds are empty boxes that need constant fertilizer.
This one is built like a living system.

In this video, we explore the low-cost decomposing-core raised bed that feeds soil for years using buried organic matter instead of repeated fertilizer applications. Perfect for winter preparation, this method builds fertility, moisture retention, and fungal networks long before planting begins.

You’ll learn:
• How buried wood and plant waste become slow-release fertilizer
• Why fungi are the real nutrient managers
• How winter decomposition prepares spring soil
• Why this system can stay productive for decades

Healthy soil doesn’t need constant feeding — it needs the right structure.

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FAQs

What is the $2 raised bed made of?
Mostly free materials: branches, logs, cardboard, leaves, and garden waste, capped with a thin soil layer.

Does the wood steal nitrogen?
Only at the immediate surface during early breakdown. Deeper decomposition releases nutrients steadily and improves long-term fertility.

Is winter a good time to build it?
Yes. Decomposition and fungal colonization begin immediately, preparing the bed for spring planting.

How long does it last?
Depending on wood size, 5–20 years of slow nutrient release and moisture storage.

Does it replace compost and fertilizer?
It greatly reduces the need for both by creating an internal nutrient-cycling system.