Soil: Where Geoscience Meets Botany

Soil has been called "the bridge between life and the inanimate world." Gain new appreciation for this backbone of our landscape. From its origins in the glacial era, explore the characteristics of soils in New England and how they affect the plants in our landscape. How is soil made? What are the components of a good soil, and what easy methods can gardeners use to tell what amendments are needed? From geology to biology, get all the dirt on soil. 

Monday, January 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m. tea, 2:30-4:00 p.m. program