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November 4, 2021 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

In Podcast #3, I share the one vital chore that should be done each fall — and that’s amending the soil. Learn the importance of adding compost in the fall, along with leaf mold, as well as how to make both types of amendments for your own garden.  Love your soil and it will love you back!

Thanks to the University of Idaho Extension Kootenai County Idaho Master Gardeners for sponsoring this podcast!

Podcast #3 Show Notes

Composting Basics

Adding compost to your garden in the fall is a great way to replenish the soil and ensure a healthy growing environment in the spring. Composting is easy and doesn’t require a lot of space. Learn more about compost and composting here!

Kitchen scraps in the compost bin | The Coeur d Alene Coop
Kitchen scraps are a main source of “green” material in our compost bin.

Leaf Mold

One of the best soil conditioners available is leaf mold. Sounds kinda icky, but decomposed leaves really are solid gold for your garden’s soil. Take advantage of this free resource for your garden. See photos and read more about how to make leaf mold here!

leaf mold bin | The coeur d alene coop
Freshly fallen, chopped leaves on their way to becoming leaf mold.

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