Green manures

Growing green manures is an age-old gardening technique that draws on a large range of fast growing crops to build, regenerate and maintain soil health. I like to think of it as growing soil instead of food – which is all the same thing really. Among the many benefits is this impressive list adapted from Green Harvest’s website: www.greenharvest.com.au/SeedOrganic/CoverCrops/GreenManureIntroduction.html