In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Raskin, Head of Agroforestry at the Soil Association and author of The Woodchip Handbook, to talk about one of the most underrated (and free!) resources in the garden: woodchip.

We cover:

• What woodchip actually is (and the different types)
• How it supports fungi and microbial life in your soil
• The truth about nitrogen lock-up
• Why it helps with both drought and waterlogging
• How to use it around trees, borders, veg beds and more
• Where to get your hands on woodchip—without spending a fortune

Key Quotes:
“Woodchip is like fast food for fungi—full of cut ends, easy to break down, and full of potential.” – Ben Raskin
“Every bit of woody growth in your garden is captured sunlight. Don’t let it leave your system.” – Ben Raskin

🌱 Resources & Links:

• Buy The Woodchip Handbook – by Ben Raskin (Chelsea Green Publishing)
• Arbtalk – Register as a woodchip drop-off site
• 🎧 Listen to more episodes at [Your Website or Podcast Page Link]

🪴 Keep Exploring:

• How to Make Nettle Tea Fertiliser – another free garden boost you probably already have growing.
• Quick Compost: The Fast Way to Feed Your Soil
• Grow Again Next Year – The Essential Guide to Seed Saving

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