Keyhole Gardens: A Drought Tolerant Composting Garden

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The Keyhole Garden concept is brilliantly simple. A circular raised bed has a center compost basket that distributes nutrients to the surrounding lasagna-style garden bed. A keyhole garden works by using the chicken wire to create a compost tube. You will put food or other material to compost in the tube to provide nutrients to the plants in the garden. The main benefit is you can save a lot of water and be able to use recycled materials.

These beautiful, productive gardens are ideal for small spaces and can accommodate a variety of plants like vegetables, herbs, flowers, etc. In addition, permaculture keyhole gardening can be easily adapted to fit the individual needs of the gardener. Information about building your own keyhole garden is on davesgarden.com here…

Keyhole Gardens: A Drought Tolerant Composting Garden