Class - Soils Class - August 10th, 9:30am

It all begins and ends with the soil. The Soil Course is the same as the Veggie Class 2 and covers:

• Preparing the perfect spot for your garden
• Soil types
• Components of our local clay soil, Piedmont Ultisols
• Ideal soils composition
• Primary nutrients N:P:K, intermediate nutrients and trace/micronutrients
• Amending soils to meet your goals
• Nutrient additions for certain plants/crops
• Nutrient additions using organic and inorganic fertilizers
• Composting to generate your own nutrients
• Free sources of nutrients and mulch in the Greenville Area
• Methods to deter pests using additives
• Gardening methodologies including raised beds and in-ground gardening with no-till method

Veggie Course Class 2 is the same as the Soils Class.

All courses taught at Martin Garden Center's "Camelot" Classroom, 200 Martin Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Follow signs for Veggie Class.