An introduction to No Dig Gardening with Phil Dudman
Workshop Notes What is No-Dig Gardening? A simple, low-effort way to grow food by adding organic matter to the soil surface rather than digging it in. You build healthy soil from the top down — just like nature. Why Go No-Dig? • Less effort: No turning, forking or double-digging — just add compost. • Fewer weeds: Not disturbing soil means buried weed seeds stay buried. • Better soil structure: Natural soil aggregates form, improving drainage, aeration and root growth. • Healthier soil life: Mycorrhizal fungi, microbes and worms remain intact and flourish. • Works anywhere: Over clay, sand, rock, even contaminated or compacted ground. How to Start a No-Dig Bed Mark out your bed. Any size works. Mow or flatten existing grass — don’t dig it out. Lay 8 sheets of newspaper or plain cardboard to
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