The Woodchip Handbook: A Complete Guide for Farmers, Gardeners and Landscapers

by Ben Raskin

*2022 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Medal of Achievement The first and only complete guide to sourcing and using woodchip―an abundant, inexpensive, and ecologically sustainable material―for savvy growers and landscapers at any scale, from farm to garden to greenhouse. The Woodchip Handbook is the essential guide to the many uses of woodchip both in regenerative agriculture and horticulture. Author Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture and Agroforestry at the Soil Association, draws on his extensive practical experience using woodchip, provides the latest research from around the world, and presents inspiring case studies from innovative farmers. The book explores and unlocks the tremendous potential of woodchip to enhance soil health and plant growth :     Some of these techniques, like mulching―or the renewable harvest potential from coppicing and pollarding trees ― have been around forever. Yet there is always new science to be discovered, such as the role that salicylic acid from willow woodchip can play in preventing tree diseases or promoting livestock health when used as a bedding material. Whether you are a commercial grower or farmer, a permaculture practitioner, or a serious home gardener producing your own fruit and vegetables, The Woodchip Handbook will show you how to get the most out of this readily available and renewable material.

Genres: Agriculture

224 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2021

Reviews

[Christy Wilhelmi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The nerd in me appreciated the deep dive into the world of woodchip and all of its uses. Raskin explores ramial vs. any old wood chips in all its forms, and its benefits for carbon sequestration, fungal/mushroom growing, and overall soil health. He explains how chipped wood works to build soils, increase fungal populations, and more. He also weighs the costs of growing your own materials for chipping vs. importing it from other sources. An interesting read.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I am needing but sure the info will be handy

[J aime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been looking for info about carbon capture with the soil. This is the first book i have found that discusses it. I very much appreciate that there is a chapter about that. Thank you