From the Ground Up: Soil Health Basics for Urban Growers Part 2
Wed, May 14
|Zoom
Looking to grow beautiful, healthy gardens in the city? Start with the soil!
Time & Location
May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Zoom
About the event
In Part 1 (May 7, 2025), we dove into the basics of what makes up soil health and soil testing— helping you understand what’s happening beneath your feet. We covered the fundamentals of soil health, focusing on essential components like soil structure, organic matter, and more.
In Part 2 (May 14, 2025), we’ll build on this foundation by exploring practical soil amendment strategies, conservation practices like reduced tillage and cover cropping, and how to apply these techniques in your garden or farm.
Both webinars will feature interactive Q&A sessions, providing the perfect opportunity to get your soil-related questions answered by experts. Whether you're just getting started or an experienced grower looking to deepen your understanding of soil health, this series is for you!
Speakers:
Dr. Nicole Tautges is Research Director at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Dr. Tautges completed her Bachelors degree in Agronomy at the University of Wisconsin Madison and earned her PhD…
