The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Yadi Wang, a PhD student in Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona. Yadi’s presentation, “Unearth the Secret of Soil Genesis” will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the La Hacienda Club, in SaddleBrooke Ranch.
Soil genesis is a complex process that involves physical, geochemical and microbiological changes. Soil is a critical resource in food production and successful horticulture on any scale. This presentation will show an overview of soil genesis processes, soil monitoring, sustainable soil practices and some novel approaches to retaining water in desert southwest soils.
The Gardeners Exchange is dedicated to providing horticultural information for desert gardeners. Bring your questions, bring your answers, bring your garden challenges, bring your excess plants to share. All are welcome. Open seating. No registration required. For more information, please contact Zann Wilson at [email protected] or 219-263-3261.