Free Fungally Dominated Compost & Mulch

We’ve been using fungally dominated compost and mulch in our garden for years, and we’ve done so without ever purchasing packaged compost or mulch products. Today I’ll show you how, but first let’s talk about the difference between bacterially dominated compost and fungally dominated compost.

OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used.

Stephen's video:

1)"Teaming with Microbes" by Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis

[Oukoyami]

After watching your videos i started mulching my garden with leaves in January. In June i raked back some of them to plant some seeds. There were thousands of white threads in and around the leaves. At first i freaked out, but decided to plant the seeds anyway. I'm glad i did. The plants grew huge. Thank you for the advice and great videos.

[bluejay]

Outstanding. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Dr Igham always pushes fungally dominated compost. Maybe now I can build my own. Thank you

[raybankes]

By watering my leaves in the fall and the rain over the winter in Zone 7 I get leaf mold in less than one year.shredding the leaves speeds this up. I often put a layer of 5in of leaves on the ground then cover with 6in or the wood chips as u describe. the leaves break down fast and the "black" layer is formed faster than the wood chips alone. this is my experiacne. keeping a living root in the soil all year with perenials or trees keep the fungi healthy and alive for the veg. plants in the spring. I like your videos btw

[McDowallManor]

After some years, this is my second watching of this clip Patrick. It makes a lot more sense now. Thank you.

[MIgardener]

Great episode. We too indeed agree that fungally dominated compost is the way to go. We have leaf mold piles, and "yard waste" piles that just sit all year, and occasionally we moisten them. Then like you said, a good screening and they are ready to go! 

[barbararickman]

We have had a lot of rain this month and last month and I saw this very thing on the leaves when I went to the compost to empy our scrap bucket into the compost pile.  I am doing this very thing without even knowing it was the right thing to do.  Brilliant!

[naturallivingdesigns]

Thanks for another educational video Patrick! I sure wish it was a requirement for every grade school to watch your videos! Thank you for what you are truly are changing the world one yard at a time!

[chargermopar]

In south Florida fungal compost is quick and easy. Set aside some ground and mulch it. Add yard waste and run over with lawnmower. Grind to a fine fibrous mix. Every now and then you get impressive mushroom formations. It has taken as little as three months for yard waste to turn into compost. Even naturally occurring leaf litter here turns into compost on its own in just a few months, even on concrete!

[ConradCardinal]

I have to say Patrick, you have convinced me once again to start mulching with leaves, and if I can get enough of them, to start a leaf mold pile. Thanks for all of the great info!

[Lagaloggie]

Always liked your video tutorials as they are practical and very easy to understand. This one is no different. I may not have the space to practice this for now but I'm bookmarking this for a future time. Also, I liked that you espouse practices that are low- to no-cost. Frankly, a lot of other gardening videos seem to be gimmicks aimed at making people believe farming means spending on this and that to grow food.

[keyplayrgreenhousehydrop]

Great video, Patrick! It's always good to know that all the resources that you need are right in your own backyard!

[rogerramjet]

A great guideline as I’m researching good soil practices and the difference between fungi and bacteria. I have all these organics on hand in my country property but was unsure how they all interact and come together. Looks like I’ll be making two compost heaps from now on 🇦🇺👍

[HuwRichards]

Great video OneYardRevolution I think it is so good being able to use resources from your own home and backyard for free rather than spending your money! I haven't done much reading on fungal compost and the science behind it but your videos are very useful along with have a great day Patrick!

[kentbyron]

Great useful information with crisp and clear communication skills. Bravo! Gratitude! Nice work!

[CMNakagawa]

We enjoyed another great video of yours...it validates what we are seeing in our gardens. There is no putrid odor to the broken down organics, just a rich, earthy odor (still we are careful about the handling and breathing it in :-) 
We have piles here and there in the garden; every few days we gather the broken down product from under the piles and distribute them among the plants.  It is also a good method for water retention.

[dakotabob]

Another very informative video. Kudos to Stephen and yourself!

[Horse]

Dr Elaine Ingham said fungally dominant compost is great for use with berries and for pasture. The resulting pasture makes great forage for farm animals.

[TheFlygirl]

Hi Patrick-I get so excited when I see fugally dominated compost amongst my leaves and woodchip.  I work with several clients who bring in sample of fugally compost and not know what it is they get all scary until I explain to them what it is and they get excited and go home and put it back and be happy they have that natural process going on in their backyard.

[Allottedaaron]

Much to my surprise, I think I am getting it.  I have been watching very closely how you make different composts and fertilisers, and whilst I don't think I am able to do it yet on  scale that you can, I do believe that I am starting to appreciate the principals and can start the process.  Many thanks for all your dedication.  All I can really say is that in this little corner of the world it is very much appreciated.  Or maybe it is mulch appreciated, if you appreciate puns.  All the best.

[anoldmannameddave]

I’m making my own organic soil.. I have cattle, and feed alfalfa hay. I rake up all the green/leafy waste, , and use it in my mix. I also use my cattle manure. I break up All my old pots of soil, from previous plants, , add organic potting soils, 1/4” minus gypsum ‘ag fines’, , Blood meal, bone meal, humic acid, , dolo-lime, azomite, , and bit of epsom salt.. I get my Myco, , from a huge old (15 yrs) pile of decomposed wood chips/shreddings... I speed the process of decomposition, , by covering this old 6’x2’ ft stock tank, , with clear plexiglass.. Cooks the stuff like spinach.! Also kills noxious seeds and insect eggs!! 😊❤️✌️