Maximum Yield USA April 2017 | Page 110

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" He doesn ’ t fertilize ,

RARELY

WATERS , and doesn ’ t till his soil or rotate crops .”

Paul Gautschi ( Photo from backtoeden . com )

Paul Gautschi is a rebel in the garden . He breaks most of the gardening “ rules ” you ’ ve ever known , yet he produces lush , abundant harvests that are as sweet and juicy as anything you ’ ve ever tasted . He doesn ’ t fertilize , rarely waters , and doesn ’ t till his soil or rotate crops . He never has issues with bugs and his weeds are easy to pull . His most pressing problem in the garden is growing too much food and figuring out what to do with it .

Paul ’ s unconventional style has garnered attention thanks to a documentary called Back to Eden . ( You can watch it for free at backtoedenfilm . com ). The film takes you to Paul ’ s home garden in Sequim , WA , and shows you first-hand the success he has by breaking traditional gardening rules . He ’ ll tell you how he constantly does things that aren ’ t supposed to work just to prove the experts wrong . I have visited his home twice over the years and can stand witness to the simplicity , low-maintenance , and sweet taste of his garden .
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