Rock River Pilot in Watertown, Wisconsin

Practical seeds and soil tips from a spring garden

The writer shares methods to grow vegetables, especially cabbage, using deep shaded seedbeds, enriched soil, and pre-watering to deter pests. Also discussed are soil mixes, gravel and sand use for sturdy stems, winter farming timing, plus a note on meat preservation from late night animal killings and a brief reference to Dumas Chemistry.