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Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards / by Murphy, Elizabeth,1976-author.(CARDINAL)615920;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-195) and index.A soil grower's foundation -- Guiding principles for the soil grower: the secrets of soil organic matter -- Alphabet soup: nutrients and soil-nutrient tests demystified -- Food, water, shelter, air: organic amendments to grow living soils -- A balanced diet: fertilizers and whole-soil fertility -- The dressing on top: mulch, water, and weeds -- Cultivation simplified: whole-garden planning from the ground up.
Subjects: Soils.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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A gardener's guide to soil : establishing healthy soil, for healthy plants / by Holmes, Susie,1963-author.(CARDINAL)879713; Bragg, Neil,1953-author.(CARDINAL)879044;
Understanding soil -- The physical properties of soil -- The chemical properties of soil -- Organic matter -- Soil biology -- Assessing and testing your soil -- Growing media for containers -- Simple ways to improve soil health.The soil in your garden or allotment is the most precious asset you have as a gardener--healthy plants start with healthy soil. Written by two soil science specialists, this book explains the key properties of soil and provides practical guidance on how to optimize the soil in your garden.
Subjects: Garden soils.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Improving your soil / by Campbell, Stu,author.(CARDINAL)151265; Stell, Elizabeth.(CARDINAL)386322;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32).Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Garden soils.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Grow your soil! : harness the power of the soil food web to create your best garden ever / by Miessler, Diane,author.(CARDINAL)833974;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-160) and index.THE SKINNY ON SOIL: What Makes Soil Good & How Does It Get That Way? -- BUILDING A HOUSE: Start with the Roof (Mulch & Cover Crops) -- BUILD THE WALLS: Organic Matter & the Soil Food Web That Sticks It Together -- INSTALL VENTILATION, PLUMBING & A NICE PANTRY: No-Till Growing, Paths & CEC -- FEED THE INHABITANTS: Photosynthesis, Minerals & Soil Testing -- COMPOST & COMPOST TEA: It's Not Rocket Science -- WHERE DO I START?: Building a Garden That Feeds Itself -- HOUSEWORK & HOME REPAIRS: How Not to Make Your Neighbors Hate You."Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health and shares the techniques she has used - including cover crops, constant mulching, and compost tea - to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that's teeming with life "--
Subjects: Soil management.; Soils.; Gardening.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Building soils for better crops / by Magdoff, Fred,1942-; Van Es, Harold,1958-; Sustainable Agriculture Network.(CARDINAL)435736;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224) and index.Part one The basics of soil organic matter, physical properties, and nutrients: Healthy soils -- What is soil organic matter? -- The living soil -- Why is organic matter so important? -- Amount of organic matter in soils -- Let's get physical: soil tilth, aeration, and water -- Nutrient cycles and flows -- Part two Ecological soil & crop management: Managing for high quality soils -- Animal manures -- Cover crops -- Crop rotations -- Making and using composts -- Reducing soil erosion -- Preventing and lessening compaction -- Reducing tillage -- Nutrient management: an introduction -- Management of nitrogen and phosphorus -- Other fertility issues: nutrients, cec, acidity and alkalinity -- Getting the most from soil tests -- Part three Putting it all together: How good are your soils? on-farm soil health evaluation -- Putting it all together.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Humus.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Living Soil : A Grower's Guide / by Fortier, Jean-Martin,author.(CARDINAL)617200; Bennett, Laurie,translator.; Nessmann, Pierre,editor.(CARDINAL)487490; Touyre, Patricia,editor.; Avram, Flore,illustrator.; Translation of:Fortier, Jean-Martin.Sol vivant.English.;
"Living Soil: A Grower's Guide offers an illustrated, accessible resource on nurturing resilient crops and ecosystems through fertile, healthy soil. Jean-Martin Fortier shares his proven biointensive methods to help growers understand soil biology, improve fertility, and cultivate lasting abundance."--
Subjects: Garden soils.; Soil management.; Gardening.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 4
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Neal Kinsey's hands-on agronomy / by Kinsey, Neal.(CARDINAL)531101; Walters, Charles,1926-(CARDINAL)505552;
Includes index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Agriculture.; Soil management.; Crops.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Soil science for gardeners : working with nature to build soil health / by Pavlis, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)833391;
Introduction -- section 1. Understanding soil; 1. Soil basics -- 2. Plant nutrients -- 3. Soil life -- 4. Bacteria -- 5. Fungi -- 6. Other organisms -- 7. Organic matter -- 8. Rhizosphere -- section 2. Solving soil problems; 9. Identifying soil problems -- 10. Gardening techniques that affect soil -- 11. Solving chemical issues -- 12. Solving microbe issues -- 13. Increasing organic matter -- 14. Dealing with structural problems -- section 3. A personalized plan for healthy soil; 15. Developing a plan for soil health improvement -- 16. How detailed should you get? -- 17. Soil health assessment -- 18. Soil health action plan -- Appendix A. Soil health assessment form -- Appendix B. Action plan for the year."Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Garden soils.; Gardening.; Soil management.; Soil science.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Good soil management helps protect groundwater / by McLaughlin, Richard Allen,1956-(CARDINAL)201709; Cook, M. G.(Maurice G.),1939-(CARDINAL)198795; North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.(CARDINAL)217218;
Subjects: Groundwater; Soil management;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Soils in our environment / by Miller, Raymond W.,1928-1997.(CARDINAL)333264; Donahue, Roy L.(Roy Luther),1908-1999.(CARDINAL)333265;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Soil science.; Crops and soils.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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