Old Fashioned On Purpose

S19: E17: Can I Save My Horrible Garden Soil? My Conversation with a Soil Scientist

September 21, 2026·53 min
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After the worst garden season I’ve ever had, I had the pleasure of chatting with soil scientist Dr. Caitlin Youngquist on my podcast to help me figure out what was actually going on beneath the surface. We dig into my soil test results, tips for adding organic matter to the soil, and whether no-dig or tilling makes sense in a struggling garden. We also talk about soil testing, possible herbicide contamination, and the most common garden soil struggles. If your garden is struggling and you’re ...

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