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Soil Care for Edible Gardens

  • Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53 Lisle, IL, 60532 United States (map)

Grow better edibles this year with tips for healthy soil from the experts at Contemporary Farmer, Inc. Soil is the foundation of a successful vegetable garden, and you can strengthen that foundation with best practices for soil care.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to

  • prepare your soil for spring planting,

  • keep your soil healthy through the hottest days of summer, and

  • use companion planting, cover crops, worm castings, and mulch to build healthy soil.

Using sustainable techniques to build healthy soil will help you reach your goal of growing strong, nutritious plants. No matter your experience, this workshop is useful for all levels of gardeners. The Edible Gardening Series highlights expertise from local organizations working with communities to support food security, environmental justice, and education and skill building.

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Grow better edibles this year with tips for healthy soil from the experts at Contemporary Farmer, Inc. Soil is the foundation of a successful vegetable garden, and you can strengthen that foundation with best practices for soil care.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to prepare your soil for spring planting, keep your soil healthy through the hottest days of summer, and use companion planting, cover crops, worm castings, and mulch to build healthy soil.

Using sustainable techniques to build healthy soil will help you reach your goal of growing strong, nutritious plants. No matter your experience, this workshop is useful for all levels of gardeners. The Edible Gardening Series highlights expertise from local organizations working with communities to support food security, environmental justice, and education and skill building.

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Cultiva mejores comestibles este año con los consejos para un suelo saludable de los expertos de Contemporary Farmer, Inc. El suelo es la base de un huerto exitoso y puedes fortalecer esa base con las mejores prácticas para el cuidado del suelo.

En este taller interactivo, aprenderá cómo preparar su suelo para la siembra de primavera, mantener su suelo saludable durante los días más calurosos del verano y usar plantas complementarias, cultivos de cobertura, humus de lombriz y mantillo para construir un suelo saludable.

El uso de técnicas sostenibles para construir un suelo saludable lo ayudará a alcanzar su objetivo de cultivar plantas fuertes y nutritivas. No importa su experiencia, este taller es útil para todos los niveles de jardineros. La serie Edible Gardening destaca la experiencia de las organizaciones locales que trabajan con las comunidades para apoyar la seguridad alimentaria, la justicia ambiental y la educación y el desarrollo de habilidades.

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