oil pH is the measure of the acidity (sourness) or alkalinity (sweetness) of soil. Soil pH is measured the same way any pH is measured on a scale of 0-14. Plants enjoy a wide range of pH but the most…
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Soil Colour Testing For Garden Soil
Soil colour testing in garden soils can tell us a historical story about your soil. The colour of soil matters because it helps us determine the source of our formation, hydrological patterns & horizon thickness. This Gardening In Canada article…
RAISED GARDEN BED GUIDE BY A SOIL SCIENTIST
Raised bed gardening is gaining popularity for good reason. There are many different kinds of raised bed gardening ranging from ground contact to table top styles. The material used to make a raised bed garden include the use of rocks,…
What Fertilizer Ratio Should You Use When?
As a soil scientist, I am passionate about the idea of delivering specific nutrients at certain times. Knowing what fertilizer ratio you should use when in the garden is important for ensuring maximum fruit and vegetable harvests. This is even…
How to Test Garden Soil For Microbe Health Without A Microscope?
How to Test Garden Soil For Microbe Health Without A Microscope? Soil microbes and microbiology is all the rage right now. Between Elaine Ingham’s theory on the soil food web and the newest Netflix series kiss the ground. Its no…
How To Know If You Have A Clay Soil
As a soil scientist I am all too familiar with the stresses associated with a clay soil. Clay soil is an issue for large scale farmers all the way to hobby gardeners. Clay soil left untouched can cause a number of issues ranging from erosion, water logged soil and suffocated roots. Clay soil is fixable through different methods ranging from physical manipulation, chemical or physical amendments, and even crop choices.
Gardening In Canada YouTube Channel Printable
Gardening is not an easy task and I intend to make it easier. If you are here its most likely you have found it via the YouTube video I posted. If you are here from organic search I have no…
How To Revitalize And Reuse Potting Soil With A Soil Scientist
How to reuse potting soil for a containers
Which Fertilize Is Best For Plants? Granular Vs Liquid Fertilizer For The Garden
As a soil scientist I enjoy weighing the pros and cons of different types of fertilizers. Comparing granular vs liquid fertilizer forms has surprising results. The answer is hand down liquid fertilizer but why?
Should You Fertilize Seedlings?
I am a soil scientist and I often get questions asking; should you fertilize seedlings. The only way to answer this question is through the science of soil. The Gardening In Canada website applies science to the garden in order…