A community garden may refer to a piece of land that is used for growing local crops. These gardens are important because they encourage community development, and provide access to fresh vegetables. The American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) prides itself on being supportive of community involvement in the United States, Canada, and seven other countries. ACGA is active in helping people learn how to grow their own food. Watch the video below to learn more about the work ACGA is doing.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Soil Classification
When I was growing up in Liberia, I always heard my dad talk about top soil. As I grew older, I learned how to identify a good agricultural soil; However, I had no idea about the many different types of soils in the world.
Soils may be grouped based on their composition, color, porosity, texture, and many other characteristics. Soils are classified into 12 categories called orders.
The images below represent the 12 soil orders of the world. Ultisols is the most prominent soil in Georgia. Click on each image to read more about the corresponding soil.
Soils may be grouped based on their composition, color, porosity, texture, and many other characteristics. Soils are classified into 12 categories called orders.
The images below represent the 12 soil orders of the world. Ultisols is the most prominent soil in Georgia. Click on each image to read more about the corresponding soil.
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