Understanding King County Soils for Better Gardening

Understanding King County Soils for Better Gardening. Speaker: Gary Hergert, recent PNW transplant, Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska Agronomy-Horticulture.
Presentation: To be a successful gardener it is helpful to know the nature of the soil. This presentation will provide a focused look at soil, with something new for everyone. Recent local geology and parent materials that created King County soils will be discussed. Major soil properties including soil texture, soil structure, porosity, infiltration, water holding capacity and soil biology will be presented. Gain a new understanding of how to manage soil tilth, quality and health. 

Cost to register: $8.00
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