Your 2026 Garden

[CatInTheHenHouse]

Main reason we didn't release the birds on it at the end of '25 is because we have a lot of stuff in there right now that they could get hurt on so this year is clean up and rebuild.

I was going to suggest covering it over with cardboard and a layer of soil/mulch but it sounds like your mess is of the junk-and-garbage variety not just grass and weeds, so never mind!

 

[Debbie292d]

Main reason we didn't release the birds on it at the end of '25 is because we have a lot of stuff in there right now that they could get hurt on so this year is clean up and rebuild.

We put wooden stakes around our garden and attached chicken wire to keep the chickens and wild rabbits out of our garden. In the fall, hubby has a section he can pull back, then everyone can go in and enjoy what's left. Just an idea!

 

[Emanuel_acrehomestead]

If you let the chickens work that area over late summer/fall*, you will have some fantastic!!!! soil for the next spring. They'll clean out bugs, dig/eat up weeds and seeds as they sprout, till the soil, and fertilize it. Let it sit over winter, and the manure will age nicely.

* Where are you located? Just the state is fine, or country if you're not in the US. Climate matters a great deal with gardens and chickens. If you put your location in your profile, it shows up automatically, which lets people responding to your posts know what your general climate is.

THIS!!Chickens are so beneficial to the Garden! I dont even have to till. They are literally feathered tillers lol.

 

[jxp]

I did a lot of gardening back in 2020 but have basically been stuck in a cycle of trying to clean it out, start getting traction, and then end up neglecting it while talking about how next year will be better.
It's been like 6 years but I'm determined I'm going to clean it out this year and make it a good "Playpen" for the chickens this fall. I know that we have issues with cutworms in there and the girlies would love that lol

Hello! And welcome.

I have projects that are at least 6 years old in various level of undoneness. It sure feels good when one gets checked off the list, eh? So good luck with the cleanup.

So why don't you tell us about your 2020 garden. What'd you grow and what'd you learn? What was your favorite thing about it and what surprised you the most? Did you start it for something to do during lockdown or have you always enjoyed gardening?