THE PATRIOT NEWS

Over the Garden Fence: 'Back to Eden' teaches to mimic nature in our gardens

It’s all about the cover. 

In a nutshell — or more accurately, a woodchip — that’s what Paul Gautschi says is the secret to gardening. 

Mimic nature by covering the soil with leaves, woodchips and similar organic materials, and gardens all but care for themselves, says this Washington state gardener who shows us how in a new gardening documentary with a central Pennsylvania connection. 

“Back to Eden” is the name of the 90-minute film that debuts Sunday in a free screening at the Heritage Assembly of God Church, 1575 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg. It’s open to the public, and show time is 6 p.m. 

The film also can be seen for free online at www.backtoedenfilm.com.

Read full article here: http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2011/08/over_the_garden_fence_back_to.html

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