Great blog on gardening and this is a great post on soil. The top 3" to be exact and the life that lives there. There is a great chart showing the amount of nitrogen in different organic matter and if it's a fast or slow release. Also links to some "how to grow" cover crops.
http://networkedblogs.com/tj6EV?a=share&ref=nf
Seeds and seed catalogues are arriving! A great one came this weekend: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. This one is new to me but what a catalogue!! And it's free. Go here to view website:
http://rareseeds.com/
In anticipation of the coming season,
Mary