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One gardener showed off the incredible results in their hügelkultur garden, revealing massive plants and tons of fruits and veggies.
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Michigan Homesteader Shares Lush Garden Update, Showcasing Sustainable Growing Techniques
A Northern Michigan homesteader, known as Meandering Cottage, recently provided an update on their thriving garden, which incorporates hugelkultur beds and a developing food forest. The video, shared on August 13, 2025, offers viewers a glimpse into the progress of various crops and fruit-bearing plants. The gardener proudly displayed several robust butternut squash growing in their hugelkultur bed, noting their excellent progress. "They are doing really, really well," the creator stated, showing the large, healthy squash nestled among the leaves. Further into the tour, a "Better Boy" tomato plant was highlighted, laden with both green and ripening red tomatoes. The video also showcased a patch of corn beginning to develop ears, along with elderberry bushes heavy with ripening berries. Grapevines were seen "loaded" with green grapes, promising a bountiful harvest. New berry canes, including raspberries, were also thriving, and a young peach tree was observed still holding onto its developing fruit. A small, carefully tended herb garden located by the front door featured lemon thyme, dill, cilantro, and tarragon, all reported to be doing well. The Meandering Cottage homestead emphasizes self-reliance and sustainable food production, offering inspiration to fellow gardening enthusiasts.
