Yesterday i took my soil ph test kit up to the chook pen and tested the compost Forest has brought in, the soil where the old beds are, and the soil where the basil is planted at the moment.
Firstly i was struck by the difference in the soil between the two locations i collected from. They're not far apart, but there is so much clay in the soil where the existing beds are. It's incredibly dense, and compared with the soil where the basil is, it feels somewhat inpenetrable.. I'm not too sure at this point what i'd need to do to alter the soil or if i should just build beds up on top of it if it is too much clay.
The soils and compost all had good neutral readings.
A record of my journey as i spend what promises to be a wonderfully rich and diverse year immersed in permaculture studies at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin, NSW... I am really learning how to LIVE and thrive while creating a harmonious, sustainable and self sufficient lifestyle for my family, our community, and our planet... step by step.
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