Soil 
Soil Blocking on the Cheap(10)
Anyone who has ever gotten wet while wearing a pair of jeans knows that they take an eternity to dry. I decided to exploit that fashion flaw in our garden.
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DIRT!
God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist says to Him, “Lord, we don’t need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. In other words, we can now do what you did in the ‘beginning’.” “Oh, is that so? Tell me….” replies God. “Well”, says the scientist, [...]
Mulching
Mulching plays a vital role in keeping the soil free of pesky weeds and helping conserve valuable water in Southern California’s semi-arid climate and is a vital element of organic gardening principles.
Home Gardens and Lead
Can I do anything to reduce the amount of lead my vegetables take up from the soil? Yes, you can! You can reduce the amount of lead uptake by plants by providing amendments that promote binding of the lead with other components of the soil, and also manage the soil acidity (pH).












