Shemitah Guides for the private garden
Question
I searched the website and I couldn't find a comprehensive guide on the laws of shemitah for the private garden. Does such a guide exist? I'd appreciate the link.
Answer
Rabbi David Eigner
For a concise overview on gardening guidelines for the shemitah year, click here.
For our comprehensive guide (22 pages) for tending to private and public gardens, click here. It includes guidelines on necessary preparations ahead of shemitah and guidelines for garden maintenance during the shemitah year.
You are welcome to buy our book about Hilchot shemitah (available from Av 5781), click here.
To hear a lecture (75 min.) about gardening before and during shemitah, click here.