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My soil

I wanted to answer 'southernbelle's' question about my soil. 

We are blessed to have rich, dark soil where we live.  The land used to be covered by Redwoods, but long ago it was logged and made into farm and grazing land.  I am using soil that was dug up from digging the footings for our new home addition. 

I know some of the things I want to plant require a more sandy soil, like herbs, but at this point I just want to get the seeds in the ground. 

I think we have a lot of clay, but not in the soil I'm using. 

Apart from what is written on the back of the seed packets I am pretty cluless about growing things so any info is greatly apprciated!!!

I do know to plant my mint in a seperate container!  :)

That's right...

07:31, Tuesday, August 8, 2006 .. Posted by Pattisea

I KNEW there was something else Lora said about gardening that I wanted to remember!

Have fun!

Patti

Hi

04:58, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 .. Posted by Providence

It's nice to meet you!
OK, you have gophers and dogs...do the dogs like to HUNT, too?! (smile)
I am enjoying reading your enthusiasm for the new gardens. It sounds terrific.
Oh! I love growing lemon balm. It spreads, too, so you might want to use that pot trick...
Allison C.