Back to Eden Orchard

We got our first delivery of wood chips today for our orchard, for free from a local tree trimming company that contracts with our electric company to keep elecrical lines clear of branches.  The basic idea is to mulch 4 inches deep with wood chips to keep in moisture and promote healthy soil.  Very exciting stuff.  Check out http://www.backtoedenfilm.com for details.  I'm not sure which part I love more: promoting better, healthier fruit in the orchard, or the idea of not having to mow :)  A year from now, I'll post again about whether or not the mulching we do this year makes a difference in yield and health of the trees.