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Dear Joel, I am currently researching the in’s and out’s, do’s and don’ts, of putting in asparagus plants. What kind of soil? How deep to plant? How to harvest and when? How much sunlight? I live in central Minnesota. I ...

Hello Joel-

This year I want to create a garden out of raised beds using concrete blocks (about three or four high). Besides using earthworms, do you have a good recipe for the soil to use? About how many earthworms per foot would you start with, or is there a formula? Also, which seeds would be best to plant in this type of “garden?"

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Dear Joel,

What should I do with a yard that contains an "arsenic content" of 12.5? (Lack of recall on exactly what the measurement reflects other than the fact that "over 5" is a level considered to require some possible remedy which has yet to be determined.)

Thanks Joel!

-Kimie R.

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Dear Joel,

We have very, very acidic soil that is also very rocky with lots of orange-red clay. Help!!! How can we make it better?

-Lola V.

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Once you know basic soil types and characteristics, as we’ve outlined in another article, you have several response strategies, and will probably end up using more than one: Harvest what already grows, and expand or reduce its extent as appropriate. ...

If you’re considering a food garden as part of your long range emergency preparedness plans, the number one piece of advice you need embrace is: “Do your research.” The rules for successful gardening are very much local. Even the best ...