Jon Mychal Heatherly
Discover and Improve Silt Soil
Photo by JonRichfield Silty soil looks gray and soapy. It's similar to clay and forms from sediment of watersheds. Silt sediment collects...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Discover and Improve Sand Soil
Photo by govindamadhava108 Sand feels gritty and drains well, but it lacks the nutrition plants need. Sand warms fast, but nutrients tend...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Discover and Improve Peat Soil
Photo by Nik Merkulov Peat feels spongey, damp, and looks dark brown. Peat retains water well but lacks the nutrition of compost. Very...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Discover and Improve Loam Soil
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Loamy soil is the gold standard. It mixes sand, silt, and clay in a way that combines their best...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Discover and Improve Clay Soil
Photo by paul mocan on Unsplash Clay soil is very sticky, clumps together when wet, and takes a red hue. Clay can be nutritious, but its...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Discover and Improve Chalk Soil
Photo by EMJAY SMITH Pinpoint chalky soil by its larger, rocky pieces and its tendency to drain well, like sand. Like some places in East...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
Find Great Pals for Your Garden
Companion plant and encourage friendship between your crops. Deter pests, improve soil quality, and boost yields with polyculture....
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
- May 22, 2021
- 5 min
Discover and Improve Your Soil Type
Let’s learn about soil types and how to improve yours. Healthy soil acts as the structure from which we grow fruits, flowers, and...
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Autumn Shultz
- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
"Wet Feet" - Dealing with too much water in the garden
Improving drainage in ground and in raised beds
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Autumn Shultz
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
Summer Gardens are HOT!
Beat the Heat in your garden - 3 tips to keep your garden producing.
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Autumn Shultz
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Not all plants are equally thirsty: a guide to watering
Specific Crops Watering Needs
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