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It’s time for this weeks reader question! The question this week is: Does solarizing your soil remove nutrients? The short answer is no, solarizing your soil does not remove nutrients! The long answer is below. Solarizing your soil is a great way to add nutrients to your soil, while also killing off soil borne diseases. […] Read more

Today’s question is how many bags of soil do you need to fill an area that is 12 cubic feet? The short answer is it depends on their size. Here is the explanation: Most bags of soil are sold in 1 cubic feet sizes, but they are sometimes sold in three cubic foot size. To […] Read more

One of the first things I wanted added to my homestead was raised garden beds. Raised beds are nice because they can extend your season, give you greater control over the soil that you use, and are easier on your back. You really can make a raised garden be out of anything! I have seen […] Read more

Raised garden beds are one of the best ways to garden. With a raised garden bed you: Control the soil that goes into the bed – no more worrying about what you have to add to make your local soil work well for your plants Reduce soil compaction – there is no need to step […] Read more