getting ready

I am taking advantage of these SPECTACULAR dry spring like days. Most of the country is still dealing with snow! I have added compost, wood ash, chopped oak leaves I collect throughout the winter to the garden(like gold to garden soil!)along with some composted horse manure and have tilled it in twice. These nutrients are helpful to adding organic material to the soil as well as help with retention of moisture during the summer. I have no need for chemicals to aid with the soil with this "off season" attention. I have sent soil samples to Cobb County to see if anything else is needed. I usually have to wait until late March for these chores. I will use leftover chopped leaves throughout the summer as mulch.