soil grow, deep and rich...
Sep. 13th, 2006 12:15 pmTwo good links on building healthy, productive soil:
Student Handbook Chapter 9: Soil Building, Fertilizer, Composting, Manuring, & Mulching
http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~studentfarm/HandbookCh9.html
Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/pdf/soilorgmtr.pdf
Despite its small percentage, soil organic matter is the foundation of a healthy and productive soil. Fertility, water availability, susceptibility to erosion, soil compaction and even resistance to
insects and disease all depend on soil organic matter

Student Handbook Chapter 9: Soil Building, Fertilizer, Composting, Manuring, & Mulching
http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~studentfarm/HandbookCh9.html
Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/pdf/soilorgmtr.pdf
Despite its small percentage, soil organic matter is the foundation of a healthy and productive soil. Fertility, water availability, susceptibility to erosion, soil compaction and even resistance to
insects and disease all depend on soil organic matter