In this post I will show how to make use of the theory of the hugelkultuur method, in a very practical way.
Firstly, we gathered cardboard boxes in need of recycling. I removed all the tape and sticky bits and used a box cutter to cut the pieces. I did tear a few with my hands too, as I was not making a craft but just a bottom lining of cardboard, which is an excellent way of stunting weed growth and adding nutrients to the soil. Tearing up the cardboard is also good for stress release, in my opinion 
When I completed this task, I added the remaining parts of the tree that Phil cut up for us. The next layer was the shredded bits from the bit of use of the shredder we had for a day, and whatever other green garden waste I could gather to raise the beds. The guys continued with the outer circle of bottles, during this process.
My first expense for this project, other than taxi fare and R50 toward the blooper moment was compost supplied by Mark (083 305 3867). I am grateful that I could afford this expense, from the sales at the market but will need to up sales and get a system in place to grow soil asap on the grounds (anyone wanting to learn and assist in this process can contact me). Don’t forget Marcel has a bottle brick making fundraiser this Saturday 14 March 2015 for this purpose as well.
The next layer was a mix of sifted soil and compost.
TEAM WORK GETS THE JOB DONE EVERYTIME
This is the result, and still a long way to go.
For now, I must do more planning and package tea and do some more creativity so I have things to sell at the market.
That’s great!