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May 9, 2012   Workshops   No comments

FREE Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about Urban Farming and Gardening in Small Places?

Here is your chance to attend a FREE workshop.

 
    Date:         
        Saturday, May 26, 2012
  Time:
        9 AM – 12:30 PM
  Location:  
       Victoria Park Ball Field Clubhouse
 
 
Please pre-register for the workshop, space is limited.
 
Brought to you in partnership by:

Go!PEI, Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department, Inspired Farmers

Speakers include:

Beth Hoar, Parkland Conservationist, will talk about the City’s edible landscaping initiative

Karen Murchison, Inspired Farmers, will talk about gardening in small spaces, planting, care and maintenance.

Planting Demonstration will take place at the City Diamond planters.

For more information and to register, please contact the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department at (902) 368-1025 or email: fquinn@charlottetown.ca  Website: www.charlottetown.ca            

 

Inspired Farmers is a community group based in Charlottetown, PEI. Through workshops, demonstration gardens and media, we strive to demonstrate to the community the ways we can grow food, improve health and take control over our well being.    

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April 24, 2012   Gardening Essentials   2 Comments

Soil Testing 101

 

Soil Testing for Home Gardeners

How to Use Your Soil Test Report to Choose Fertilizers for Your Home Garden, Shrubs and Trees.

Agdex #: 543
Author:Soil and Feed Testing Laboratory

Introduction

Your soil test report includes four important sets of information:

  1. The actual soil test values of the available amounts of plant nutrients in the soil.
  2. The soil ratings of the available amounts of plant nutrients.
  3. The suggested applications of fertilizer and limestone.
  4. Auxiliary soil test information on soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and % base saturation.

Further explanation of the soil test values and soil ratings can be found in the pamphlet “How to Interpret your Soil Test Report.”

The suggested applications of fertilizer have been determined from the actual soil test values and the soil ratings. The suggested applications of fertilizer are based on Atlantic Canada soil fertility research and should provide adequate plant nutrition for good plant growth most years. However, remember that soil test results can be no better than the samples taken and can only represent the samples taken.
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