Soil Archives - ISED Solutions https://isedsolutions.net/resource-category/soil/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:34:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://isedsolutions.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-ised-favicon-32x32.png Soil Archives - ISED Solutions https://isedsolutions.net/resource-category/soil/ 32 32 Organic Growing Methods https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/organic-growing-methods/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:03:39 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/?post_type=resource-library&p=20762 Powerpoint presentation for a basic intro to organic vegetable production workshop. Created by IRC Charlottesville. Related Resources… Micro-producer Academy: Program […]

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]]> Powerpoint presentation for a basic intro to organic vegetable production workshop. Created by IRC Charlottesville.

Related Resources…

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Micro-producer Academy: Program Overview

Micro-producer Academy: Market Types

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]]> Building Hügelkultur Beds https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/building-hugelkultur-beds/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:32:57 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/?post_type=resource-library&p=20417   Hügelkultur means “mound culture” or “hill gardening.” Although the name comes from Europe, growers around the world have used […]

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Hügelkultur means “mound culture” or “hill gardening.” Although the name comes from Europe, growers around the world have used this method for many hundreds of years.

Hügelkultur beds are sometimes called “30 year raised beds” because they can benefit your garden for many years.

Building a hügelkultur bed is hard work, but will save you time and energy in the long term. Created by IRC Charlottesville

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How to Heal Toxic Soil

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]]> How to use a Soil Texture Triangle https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/how-to-use-a-soil-texture-triangle/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:55:16 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/?post_type=resource-library&p=20190 A soil texture triangle is a tool that helps you learn what type of soil you have based on how […]

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]]> A soil texture triangle is a tool that helps you learn what type of soil you have based on how much sand, silt, and clay is in it. The triangle shows how these three parts mix together to make different soil types, like loam, sandy clay, or silty loam. Use the triangle, to learn if your soil is good for growing plants, holds water well, or drains too quickly. Created by Sandelis Miller.

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How to Test for soil pH

Soil Testing on City Gardens

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]]> When, Why, and How to test soil pH https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/when-why-and-how-to-test-soil-ph-w/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:49:05 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/?post_type=resource-library&p=20188 Learn how to test the pH level of soil using a pH strip. A guide by Sandelis Miller.  

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]]> Learn how to test the pH level of soil using a pH strip. A guide by Sandelis Miller.

 

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]]> How to make Soil Blocks https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/how-to-make-soil-blocks/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:50 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/how-to-make-soil-blocks/ Learn how to use a soil blocking tool to fill a greenhouse flat with soil blocks. A video by Katie […]

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]]> Learn how to use a soil blocking tool to fill a greenhouse flat with soil blocks.

A video by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> BCS Tiller https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/bcs-tiller/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:50 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/bcs-tiller/ You can use a BCS to till garden beds and large plots. You need to know how to put implements […]

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]]> You can use a BCS to till garden beds and large plots. You need to know how to put implements on and off to change what you are doing on your farm.

A video by Sandelis Miller and Zac Couture, LSI Global Greens.

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]]> No-Till Tools https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/no-till-tools/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:50 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/no-till-tools/ Learn how one farmer uses no-till tools to manage soil health and weeds. A video by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Learn how one farmer uses no-till tools to manage soil health and weeds.

A video by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Bed Prep by Hand https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/bed-prep-by-hand/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:27:50 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/bed-prep-by-hand/ Learn how to prepare a 30-inch bed of soil for seeds and transplants, without mechanical tillage. A video by Jacob […]

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]]> Learn how to prepare a 30-inch bed of soil for seeds and transplants, without mechanical tillage.

A video by Jacob Gigler-Caro, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Cover Crops are Planted Here https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/cover-crops-are-planted-here/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:52:37 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/cover-crops-are-planted-here/ Print this sign to mark your cover crop plots and to let other farmers and your community know what cover […]

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]]> Print this sign to mark your cover crop plots and to let other farmers and your community know what cover crops you are growing.  This is a 10″x14″ pdf that can be turned into a sign or poster.

A sign or poster made by Sandelis Miller, LSI Global Greens.

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]]> Cover Crop: Termination Methods https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/cover-crop-termination-methods/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:52:37 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/cover-crop-termination-methods/ Use this chart to help decide how to terminate your cover crop this season. A poster by LSI Global Greens.

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]]> Use this chart to help decide how to terminate your cover crop this season.

A poster by LSI Global Greens.

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