Before we dive into the fungus among us… Here’s what you may have missed on this week’s episodes of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast:Tuesday, April 9: Garden Basics #324 - Questions and Answers: Sources for Nitrogen? Best soil for a raised bed?In this episode, Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower answer a listener's question about how to test for nitrogen in soil. They discuss the challenges of measuring nitrogen and recommends using NPK tests or more sophisticated soil test kits. They also explain how to judge nitrogen levels based on plant response and discuss the symptoms of nitrogen deficiency and excess. They suggest adding compost, using cover crops, and fertilizing with organic products to replenish nitrogen in the soil. In the second part of the episode, Farmer Fred provides guidelines for choosing the best soil for a new raised bed. He advises against using garden soil from someone else's property and recommends incorporating compost and worm castings into the soil mix. He...
