Soil Preparation/Irrigation
An old farmer’s adage is “You have to grow soil before you can grow plants.” Without a well-balanced loam soil, creating a thriving garden will be challenging. The Soils class will cover:
- How to analyze the soil where you will be planting
- When to amend your native soil
- What to use to achieve an ideal loam structure for planting edibles using only organic materials
- What combination of soil materials are best to start seedlings and fill raised vegetable beds
Soil Preparation – Useful links
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/soil-preparation/
https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/transitioning-to-a-no-till-garden/
Water Catchment and Irrigation – Tips
- https://rainwaterharvesting.tamu.edu/rainwater-basics/
- https://www.loveyourlandscape.org/expert-advice/water-smart-landscaping/rain-catchment-systems/a-beginners-guide-to-rainwater-catchment-systems/