{"id":1094143,"date":"2025-03-06T09:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T08:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/?p=1094143"},"modified":"2025-03-09T14:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T13:08:54","slug":"preparacao-do-terreno-do-jardim-oeste-com-hugelkultur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/pt\/land-preparation-of-the-west-garden-with-hugelkultur\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno do West Garden com H\u00fcgelkultur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno foi efectuada cuidadosamente antes do in\u00edcio da planta\u00e7\u00e3o no West Garden. Inicialmente, o projeto seguiu um desenho desenvolvido durante um Curso de Design de Permacultura (PDC). Adicionalmente, foram integrados canteiros de H\u00fcgelkultur em tr\u00eas parcelas de plantas perenes, melhorando o plano original. Este m\u00e9todo visava melhorar a estrutura do solo, aumentar a reten\u00e7\u00e3o de \u00e1gua e apoiar os objectivos educativos e experimentais do projeto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porqu\u00ea H\u00fcgelkultur no West Garden?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A H\u00fcgelkultur \u00e9 um m\u00e9todo de jardinagem regenerativa, que envolve canteiros elevados constru\u00eddos a partir de camadas de madeira em decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o, ramos, folhas, aparas de relva, composto e solo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Escolhemos os princ\u00edpios da H\u00fcgelkultur porque apoia culturas perenes com decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o sustent\u00e1vel de mat\u00e9ria org\u00e2nica e proporciona benef\u00edcios ecol\u00f3gicos significativos. Este m\u00e9todo imita os processos ecol\u00f3gicos naturais, construindo ecossistemas resilientes que s\u00e3o produtivos, sustent\u00e1veis e auto-sustent\u00e1veis a longo prazo.<br><br>Como parte da prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno, implement\u00e1mos uma conce\u00e7\u00e3o Hugelkultur enterrada nas tr\u00eas sec\u00e7\u00f5es perenes, utilizando m\u00e1quinas para abrir valas centrais com cerca de 1 metro de profundidade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094176 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-480x480.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/1080;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ortofoto a\u00e9rea mostrando os tr\u00eas canteiros perenes: s\u00e3o vis\u00edveis trincheiras nos canteiros da esquerda e da direita, parcialmente preenchidas com mat\u00e9ria org\u00e2nica, enquanto o canteiro central j\u00e1 foi coberto.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seguem-se algumas das principais vantagens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reten\u00e7\u00e3o e conserva\u00e7\u00e3o da \u00e1gua<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Os troncos e os detritos lenhosos absorvem e ret\u00eam a humidade como uma esponja, reduzindo consideravelmente as necessidades de irriga\u00e7\u00e3o.<br>Proporciona resist\u00eancia \u00e0 seca, libertando lentamente a humidade durante os per\u00edodos de seca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melhoria da fertilidade do solo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A madeira em decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o liberta continuamente nutrientes, enriquecendo gradualmente o solo ao longo de v\u00e1rios anos.<br>Favorece o aparecimento de fungos, micr\u00f3bios e minhocas ben\u00e9ficos, aumentando a biodiversidade do solo e a fertilidade geral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sequestro de carbono<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Os troncos e a mat\u00e9ria org\u00e2nica armazenam carbono no subsolo, ajudando a compensar as emiss\u00f5es de carbono e a combater as altera\u00e7\u00f5es clim\u00e1ticas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aumento da aera\u00e7\u00e3o do solo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Os processos de decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o arejam naturalmente o solo, melhorando a penetra\u00e7\u00e3o das ra\u00edzes e apoiando o crescimento robusto das plantas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Necessidade reduzida de entradas externas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o fornece nutrientes naturalmente, reduzindo a depend\u00eancia de fertilizantes, aditivos e irriga\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno passo a passo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Limpar o campo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno come\u00e7ou com o pastoreio das ovelhas para o adubo verde plantado na esta\u00e7\u00e3o anterior; em seguida, cort\u00e1mos a vegeta\u00e7\u00e3o remanescente.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sheep-take-over-grazing-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1093397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sheep-take-over-grazing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sheep-take-over-grazing-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sheep-take-over-grazing-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Marca\u00e7\u00e3o dos canteiros de plantas perenes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depois de limpar o campo, marc\u00e1mos as localiza\u00e7\u00f5es exactas das trincheiras, guiados por um Desenho Detalhado (ver imagem abaixo) criado durante o PDC. O desenho visava maximizar a \u00e1rea cultiv\u00e1vel, acomodando ao mesmo tempo as estruturas e obst\u00e1culos existentes, tais como o sistema de irriga\u00e7\u00e3o, o t\u00fanel de sombra e os caminhos dos tractores. Forneceu medi\u00e7\u00f5es precisas e mapeou todos os canteiros perenes e anuais, bem como os caminhos de acesso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1559\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/west-garden-detailed-design-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094190 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/west-garden-detailed-design-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/west-garden-detailed-design-2-980x1415.png 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/west-garden-detailed-design-2-480x693.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/1559;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">|<strong>PROCESSO DE MARCA\u00c7\u00c3O<\/strong>|<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marca\u00e7\u00e3o da margem de contorno<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antes de marcar as trincheiras, foi necess\u00e1rio definir o limite geral da zona de cultivo. Para simplificar, optou-se por uma forma retangular, alinhada com uma vala paralela \u00e0 estrada como ponto de refer\u00eancia. Utiliz\u00e1mos cordas, postes e fitas m\u00e9tricas para garantir a precis\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2262\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094195 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border.jpg 2262w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border-1280x611.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border-980x468.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border-480x229.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2262px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2262px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2262\/1080;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Passos a seguir:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marca\u00e7\u00e3o da linha de fronteira norte (39m).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marca\u00e7\u00e3o da linha de fronteira este (57m), perpendicular (90\u00b0) \u00e0 linha norte.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verificar a exatid\u00e3o das perpendiculares utilizando uma linha diagonal tempor\u00e1ria (hipotenusa) e o teorema de Pit\u00e1goras (39 m, 57 m e comprimento da diagonal de 69 m). Foram efetuados os ajustamentos necess\u00e1rios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marca\u00e7\u00e3o da linha de fronteira sul (39m).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verificar novamente a exatid\u00e3o formando outro tri\u00e2ngulo ret\u00e2ngulo utilizando as linhas este e sul e ajustando conforme necess\u00e1rio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Por fim, ligou a linha de fronteira ocidental (57 m), confirmando a exatid\u00e3o com mais uma medi\u00e7\u00e3o diagonal, se necess\u00e1rio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marca\u00e7\u00e3o das linhas centrais dos tr\u00eas canteiros de plantas perenes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2188\" height=\"1064\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094197 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines.jpg 2188w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines-1280x622.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines-980x477.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines-480x233.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2188px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2188px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2188\/1064;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para posicionar com precis\u00e3o os canteiros de plantas perenes, marc\u00e1mos linhas centrais tempor\u00e1rias seguindo estes passos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cama do meio:<\/strong> Marcou uma linha central horizontal medindo e localizando o ponto m\u00e9dio entre as linhas de fronteira norte e sul.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cama ocidental:<\/strong> Marcou uma linha central tempor\u00e1ria medindo para dentro a partir da linha de limite oeste at\u00e9 \u00e0 localiza\u00e7\u00e3o pretendida do canteiro perene oeste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cama oriental:<\/strong> Da mesma forma, medido a partir da linha de limite este para marcar a linha central do leito perene este.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Esbo\u00e7o final:<\/strong> Utilizando estas linhas centrais como refer\u00eancias, marc\u00e1mos as \u00e1reas exactas das trincheiras. Uma vez conclu\u00eddas, as marcas de limite iniciais foram removidas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Trabalho de m\u00e1quina: Cavar as trincheiras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma vez o campo claramente marcado, foi utilizada maquinaria para escavar as tr\u00eas trincheiras. O solo escavado foi colocado num dos lados de cada trincheira para utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o posterior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden_2024Jul_10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094202 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden_2024Jul_10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden_2024Jul_10-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden_2024Jul_10-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Enchimento dos leitos de H\u00fcgelkultur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma vez escavadas as trincheiras, estas foram preenchidas com materiais lenhosos - principalmente ramos podados recolhidos das \u00e1rvores da quinta. Estes materiais foram preparados atrav\u00e9s da poda dos ramos laterais para garantir que cabiam corretamente nas trincheiras. Os ramos maiores foram colocados primeiro para apoiar a decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o gradual, seguidos de peda\u00e7os mais pequenos. Para minimizar as bolsas de ar e melhorar a estabilidade, os materiais foram compactados com firmeza. As trincheiras foram preenchidas at\u00e9 cerca de 80-90% da sua profundidade total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-organic-matter.jpg\" alt=\"prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno\" class=\"wp-image-1094205 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-organic-matter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-organic-matter-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-organic-matter-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cobrir as trincheiras com terra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O passo seguinte na prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno consistiu em encher as valas com material lenhoso e, em seguida, utilizar m\u00e1quinas para cobrir o restante 10-20% com terra. Posteriormente, coloc\u00e1mos os restos de terra da escava\u00e7\u00e3o por cima, formando uma cama larga e elevada. Este processo criou condi\u00e7\u00f5es ideais para a planta\u00e7\u00e3o e reten\u00e7\u00e3o de humidade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-filling-soil-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094207 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-filling-soil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-filling-soil-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-filling-soil-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-graphic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094219 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-graphic.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-graphic-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground-graphic-480x270.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/675;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Prepara\u00e7\u00e3o das zonas anuais<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depois de completar os canteiros de plantas perenes, o composto foi espalhado uniformemente pelas zonas anuais. De seguida, as zonas foram semeadas com adubo verde, de acordo com as recomenda\u00e7\u00f5es da conce\u00e7\u00e3o do PDC. Este adubo verde prepararia a \u00e1rea para o pastoreio animal no ano seguinte, ajudando a gerir as ervas daninhas perenes - um desafio significativo na terra - e melhorando a fertilidade e a produtividade futuras do solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DJI_20241205190641_0052_D.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>\u00c1rea de culturas anuais no projeto do Jardim Ocidental, com estudantes visitantes a aprenderem sobre pr\u00e1ticas regenerativas<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf31 Dias na Quinta: Aprendizagem ao ar livre para escolas e grupos<\/strong><br>Envolva os seus alunos em experi\u00eancias pr\u00e1ticas com a natureza. Educa\u00e7\u00e3o para a Regenera\u00e7\u00e3o dos Ecossistemas!<br><a href=\"https:\/\/novasdescobertas.org\/programa\/dias-na-quinta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explorar agora \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caixa de observa\u00e7\u00e3o<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durante a prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno, a equipa do Soil Lab queria monitorizar a decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o nos canteiros H\u00fcgelkultur sem perturbar o solo. Para o efeito, foi proposta uma \"Caixa de Observa\u00e7\u00e3o\", que permite a observa\u00e7\u00e3o anual da decomposi\u00e7\u00e3o do material lenhoso sem perturba\u00e7\u00f5es significativas. Esta abordagem inovadora evita a perturba\u00e7\u00e3o do solo e assegura uma monitoriza\u00e7\u00e3o sustent\u00e1vel a longo prazo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/West-Garden-observation-box-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094223 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/West-Garden-observation-box-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/West-Garden-observation-box-2-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/West-Garden-observation-box-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno no Jardim Ocidental utilizando camas Hugelkultur foi mais do que um trabalho de fundo - estabeleceu as bases para uma regenera\u00e7\u00e3o ecol\u00f3gica duradoura. Ao integrar ativamente este m\u00e9todo regenerativo juntamente com a gest\u00e3o sustent\u00e1vel da zona anual, cri\u00e1mos condi\u00e7\u00f5es ideais para melhorar a sa\u00fade do solo, aumentar a reten\u00e7\u00e3o de \u00e1gua e uma biodiversidade mais rica. Para al\u00e9m disso, a incorpora\u00e7\u00e3o da Caixa de Observa\u00e7\u00e3o permite uma monitoriza\u00e7\u00e3o cont\u00ednua e valiosos conhecimentos pedag\u00f3gicos sobre este processo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Com o desenrolar de cada esta\u00e7\u00e3o, o Jardim Ocidental continuar\u00e1 a transformar-se, servindo n\u00e3o s\u00f3 como uma paisagem vibrante e produtiva, mas tamb\u00e9m como um exemplo inspirador de agricultura regenerativa em a\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saiba mais sobre a prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno fazendo um Curso de Design de Permacultura: PDC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pronto para mergulhar mais fundo no design de permacultura? Participe no nosso pr\u00f3ximo Curso de Design de Permacultura (PDC) na Quinta Vale da Lama! Aprenda a criar ecossistemas resilientes, avance para a fase seguinte de prepara\u00e7\u00e3o do terreno e aplique pr\u00e1ticas regenerativas nos seus pr\u00f3prios projectos. <a href=\"https:\/\/novasdescobertas.org\/programa\/curso-de-design-em-permacultura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Este programa de 14 dias \u00e9 facilitado pelo nosso parceiro Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Novas Descobertas.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construir um jardim resiliente e f\u00e9rtil atrav\u00e9s de t\u00e9cnicas regenerativas e de um planeamento cuidadoso.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1094137,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Land preparation was carefully carried out before planting began in the West Garden. Initially, the project followed a design developed during a Permaculture Design Course (PDC). Additionally, H\u00fcgelkultur beds were integrated into three perennial plots, enhancing the original plan. This method aimed to improve soil structure, increase water retention, and support the project's educational and experimental goals.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why H\u00fcgelkultur in the West Garden?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>H\u00fcgelkultur is a regenerative gardening method, involving raised garden beds constructed from layers of decomposing wood, branches, leaves, grass clippings, compost, and soil. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We choose H\u00fcgelkultur principles because it supports perennial crops with sustainable organic matter decomposition and provides significant ecological benefits. This method mimics natural ecological processes, building resilient ecosystems that are productive, sustainable, and self-maintaining in the long term.<br><br>As part of the land preparation, we implemented an in-ground Hugelkultur design in the three perennial sections by using machinery to dig central trenches approximately 1 meter deep.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094176,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hugelkultur-inground.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094176\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial orthophoto showing the three perennial beds: trenches are visible in the left and right beds, partially filled with organic matter, while the central bed has already been covered.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Below are some of the key benefits:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Retention &amp; Conservation<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Logs and woody debris absorb and hold moisture like a sponge, greatly reducing irrigation needs.<br>Provides drought resilience by releasing moisture slowly during dry periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Soil Fertility<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Decomposing wood continuously releases nutrients, gradually enriching the soil over several years.<br>Encourages beneficial fungi, microbes, and earthworms, enhancing soil biodiversity and overall fertility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbon Sequestration<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Logs and organic material store carbon underground, helping to offset carbon emissions and combat climate change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased Soil Aeration<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Decomposition processes naturally aerate the soil, improving root penetration and supporting robust plant growth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Need for External Inputs<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Decomposition provides nutrients naturally, reducing dependence on fertilizers, amendments, and irrigation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Land Preparation<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Clearing the Field<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>Land preparation began with sheep grazing the green manure planted in the previous season; afterward, we mowed any remaining vegetation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1093397,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sheep-take-over-grazing-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1093397\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Marking Out the Perennial Beds<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After clearing the field, we marked the exact locations of the trenches, guided by a Detailed Design (see image below) created during the PDC. The design aimed to maximize the cultivable area while accommodating existing structures and obstacles, such as the irrigation system, shade tunnel, and tractor paths. It provided precise measurements and mapped out all perennial and annual beds along with access paths.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094190,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/west-garden-detailed-design-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094190\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">|<strong>MARKING OUT PROCESS<\/strong>|<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marking the Outlining Border<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before marking the trenches, we first needed to define the overall boundary of the cultivation area. A rectangular shape was chosen for simplicity, aligned with a ditch parallel to the road as a reference point. We used strings, posts, and measuring tapes to ensure precision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094195,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/outlining-border.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094195\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Steps followed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Marked the northern boundary line (39m).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Marked the eastern boundary line (57m), perpendicular (90\u00b0) to the northern line.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Verified perpendicular accuracy using a temporary diagonal line (hypotenuse) and Pythagoras\u2019 theorem (39m, 57m, and diagonal length of 69m). Adjustments were made as necessary.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Marked the southern boundary line (39m).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Verified accuracy again by forming another right-angled triangle using the eastern and southern lines and adjusting as needed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Finally, connected the western boundary line (57m), confirming accuracy with one more diagonal measurement if necessary.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marking the Center Lines of the Three Perennial Beds<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094197,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/center-lines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094197\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To accurately position the perennial beds, we marked temporary center lines following these steps:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":7} -->\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Middle bed:<\/strong> Marked a horizontal center line by measuring and locating the midpoint between the northern and southern boundary lines.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Western bed:<\/strong> Marked a temporary center line by measuring inward from the western boundary line to the intended location of the western perennial bed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Eastern bed:<\/strong> Similarly, measured from the eastern boundary line to mark the center line of the eastern perennial bed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Final outline:<\/strong> Using these center lines as references, we marked the exact trench areas. Once completed, the initial boundary markers were removed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Machine Work: Digging the Trenches<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>Once the field was clearly marked, machinery was used to dig the three trenches. The excavated soil was placed to one side of each trench for later use.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094202,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden_2024Jul_10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094202\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Filling the H\u00fcgelkultur Beds<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the trenches were dug, they were filled with woody materials \u2014 primarily pruned branches collected from trees around the farm. These materials underwent preparation by trimming side branches to ensure they fit neatly into the trenches. Larger branches were placed first to support gradual decomposition, followed by smaller pieces. To minimize air pockets and improve stability, the materials were compacted firmly. The trenches were filled to approximately 80\u201390% of their total depth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094205,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VDL-West-Garden-organic-matter.jpg\" alt=\"land preparation\" class=\"wp-image-1094205\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. 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Following this, the zones were sown with green manure, aligning with the recommendations from the PDC design. This green manure would prepare the area for animal grazing the following year, helping manage perennial weeds\u2014a significant challenge on the land\u2014and enhancing future soil fertility and productivity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Annual Zones Preparation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:video {\"id\":1094208} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DJI_20241205190641_0052_D.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Annual crops area in the West Garden project, with visiting students learning about regenerative practices<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:video -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\ud83c\udf31 Days at the Farm: Outdoor Learning for Schools and Groups<\/strong><br>Engage your students in hands-on experiences with nature. Education for Ecosystem Regeneration!<br><a href=\"https:\/\/novasdescobertas.org\/en\/program\/days-at-the-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observation Box<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>During land preparation, the Soil Lab team wanted to monitor decomposition in the H\u00fcgelkultur beds without disturbing the soil. To achieve this, an 'Observation Box' was proposed, enabling annual observation of woody material decomposition without significant disruption. This innovative approach avoids soil disturbance and ensures sustainable, long-term monitoring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1094223,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.valedalama.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/West-Garden-observation-box-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1094223\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-dots\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Land preparation in the West Garden using Hugelkultur beds was more than groundwork\u2014it established the foundation for lasting ecological regeneration. 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