I purchased 4 garden beds of various sizes to transition from the low back breaking "raised beds I already had. My tomato plants are still producing (in October in PA) as are the pepper plants. Now I want to ensure I am ready to jump start my beds in Spring 2024..
Questions...1. I had my yard helper set up the beds (I am 79) and fill them using the Hugelkulture method your site suggested. How do I prepare the beds for winter?
2. I installed 2 worm composters in 2 of the beds. Every time I planted something, I used the worm castings which are better than any potting soil I have ever used. So how do I keep my hard working wrigglers in good shape over winter, Should I take out the entire box minus the worms, then clean it and store it ?