Just what is the deal with dirt? Is there a difference between dirt and soil? Well, now being a person that loves gardening and also being one that teaches about highway construction materials, Yes! There is a huge difference between dirt, and soil... here it is, dirt is what you track into the kitchen after being in the garden working, and soil is the medium that allows a seed to develop into a healthy plant, and for that plant to provide a bountiful harvest. There is an old

Here it is April 3, 2018 it is currently 21 degrees F outside and we still have 3 fresh inches of snow from Easter weekend. I am reminded of and old Ole and Lars joke that went like this: Ole: Lars do you know vat Easter is? Lars: Yes, Ole I fer sure do der den. Ole: Vould you explain it to me by golly? Lars: Vell Ole, it is like dis here, Jesus was stuck to a big fence post and they put a ring of barbed vire onto his head. Ole: Oh fer awful. Lars: And den they nailed his ha

I was given a wonderful opportunity to be interviewed by Mr. Mike Podlesny earlier this year. Here is a link to that podcast... ENJOY! http://averagepersongardening.com/podcast/322_How_to_Grow_a_Square_Foot_Garden_at_Home_with_Certified_SFG_Instructor_Brian_Fuder.html