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Welcome to the Beginner’s Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure — big or small.

Oct 20, 2020

What's wrong with my plants?  A more accurate question would probably be, what's wrong with my soil?  Today we will talk about what makes up good soil.

 

Show Notes:

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Composting for Beginners

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/

4 Tips to Choosing Raised Bed Soil

https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/71-4-tips-in-choosing-raised-bed-soil

Raised Bed Soils Compared

https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/126-3-raised-bed-soil-mixes-compared

Should I Test My Soil in EACH Bed?

https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/qa-should-i-test-my-soil-in-each-bed

Soil Testing Article: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/10/23/garden-soil-testing-a-beginners-guide/

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