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A “heartfelt and thoroughly enriching” (Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders) work that expands on how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National Book Critics Circle finalist Camille T. Dungy diversifies her garden to reflect her...

Unlock the secrets beneath your feet with "Soil Science," your ultimate guide to understanding and managing the foundation of all terrestrial ecosystems—the soil. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into the essentials of soil chemistry, fertility, and health, offering you a clear path to enhancing plant growth and sustainability. Start with the basics in Chapter 1, where you'll explore soil composition, pH levels, and essential chemical properties. Learn about the compounds and reactions that make your soil unique. Then, advance to Chapter 2 for an in-depth analysis of soil pH. ...

Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as swashbuckling hero. A saga of bombs, ice ages and civilisations falling. Of ancient hunger, modern sicknesses and gastronomic delight. It features poison gas, climate collapse and a mind-blowing explanation of how rain is formed. For too long, we've not only neglected the land beneath us, we've squandered and debased it, by over-clearing, over-grazing and over-ploughing.

It all began with a simple dream. An ambitious young environmental scientist hoped to establish a sustainable farm on a small patch of river-bottom land nestled among the Mississippi hills. Jay Mize convinced his wife Sandy to move their six-year-old son away from town and to a rich and lush parcel where Jacob could run free and Jay could pursue the dream of a new and progressive agriculture for the 21st century.