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Do I need to remove this gravel?

Do I need to remove this gravel?

I am turning my front yard into a vegetable garden. There is an internal border of bricks about 18inchs from the fence that has been mortered in place. In the soil of the brick border are a lot of gravel rocks. Should I sift them out or is it okay to leave it. Next year I plan on building raised beds on top of it. I am also buying some compost/soil to put on top of the area anyway.

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This little tool helped me stop overwatering my plants

This little tool helped me stop overwatering my plants

I’ve been trying to take better care of my plants this year, and one of the hardest things for me has always been figuring out when to water — especially on those in-between days where it’s hot but also kind of humid or maybe it rained overnight.

I made it mostly for myself, but figured I’d share it here in case anyone else finds it helpful:
shouldiwatertoday.com

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Would you lease and farm land to help restore it, with shared infrastructure included

Would you lease and farm land to help restore it, with shared infrastructure included

Hi all. I’m exploring a regenerative land-leasing model and would really value your input.

The idea is to offer land to growers who want to go beyond extraction and yields, people who want to restore soil health and build long-term fertility. We’d support that with natural amendments to stimulate soil life and improve structure over time.

We’d also provide shared infrastructure like cold storage, packing areas, and possibly tools or water systems — to lower barriers and support those focused on growing regeneratively.

The bigger vision:

You lease land and grow your own produce

We supply the land, natural inputs, and shared facilities

Over time, the land becomes more alive and productive, a shared success

A few questions for the community:

Would this kind of setup appeal to you?

Would a ten year or longer lease be attractive?

What would you need to feel confident in taking on a space like this?

Have you seen anything like this work well (or not) in your experience?

The plan is to start with 5 acres, 3 for production, 1 for infrastructure, 1 for access, parking etc.

5-Acre Regenerative Grower Model – with road and water access

  1. Core Layout

3 acres productive plots Split into 3–6 smaller plots? (e.g. 0.5–1 acre each) for individual growers or crop types. These are intensively managed using regenerative principles.

1 acre for shared infrastructure

Cold storage

Packing/washing area

Tool shed & workspace

Composting area

Water storage or irrigation hub

Prpagation tunnel / nursery

1 acre for support systems or buffers

Pollinator strips & native hedgerows

Windbreaks, rainwater catchment, contour swales, or small ponds

Communal gathering area or micro-camping/yurt for volunteers/workers

Parking, access routes, and paths


Other Considerations

The land I’m looking at is all pasture on chalk

Soil-building mandate: Each grower follows principles that build organic matter — compost use, mulching, no-till, etc.

Lease terms: 10 years minimum to reward soil stewardship.

Revenue model: Lease plus profit share, local markets, or collective branding.

We’d be buying 15 acres for each project, 5 for farming, 5 for making, with waste providing inputs, 5 for growing trees, individual peace pods for forest meditation retreats

Totally open to feedback. Just trying to build a model that genuinely supports people and the land.

Thanks in advance!

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