Improving Desert Garden Soil

April 18, 2020 2:00 PM
Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque

Improving Desert Garden Soil: Amending desert garden soil is a continuous effort. The class will cover the basics DesertSoilEventPicof soil constituents, soil testing and the benefits of the soil food web. The value of humus in finished compost will be prominent in the discussion. Options for improving soil fertility and resiliency in the face of warm temperatures and low precipitation will be presented. Useful take-home information will allow participants to plan for and implement soil amending practices right away. Prior to the class a useful read, The Soul of the Soil by Grace Gershuny, posted at Reading Materials.

To register, send email to register@nmcomposters.org. Instructor: TBA.