Cover crops are plants that regenerate the soil as they grow. Many are nitrogen-fixers, such as clover and legumes, which convert nitrogen in the air into natural fertilizer when worked into the ground. Other cover crops suppress weeds, aerate soil, and otherwise give your garden a boost.
It’s a common misconception that an empty garden plot is a clean garden plot. Bare soil is vulnerable to erosion, nutrient loss, and weeds. Covering ground with beneficial, nutrient-fixing crops is a natural solution. Simply chop, drop, and till under the cover crops when it’s time to plant the next cycle.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept it…
The Cover Crop Challenge is not particularly challenging – it’s actually easier to participate than not! Just sign up, get a free package of cover crop seeds from Urban Bounty, and commit to keeping your soil covered, either by mulch or cover crops, year round.
While you might otherwise be spending hours weeding or spending money on compost, cover crops passively suppress weeds and regenerate soil, freeing up your time and money to enjoy your garden.
To participate in the cover crop challenge, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/urbanbounty/cover-crop-community
We only have 50 spots available, so sign up now!
We provide 2 packets of our custom cover crop seed blend – one for spring, one for winter – for pickup at the office at 7611 Ash St, Richmond (delivery to your garden shed available upon request). All you have to do is plant them!
Please also participate in cover crop bingo for the extra chance to win a gift card, fame, and glory at the end of the year.
