Soil
It Starts with Good Soil
Healthy Soil is a vital component of any garden. Check out the below resources to get started, or continue to, create the perfect soil for your dream garden. Whether it is a masterfully designed flower extravaganza; a delicious vegetable garden; or bushes and trees, it all starts with good soil.
Print Books
Soil - Useful Links
- Government of Manitoba - Gardening and Soil ContaminantsIs the soil in my community suitable for gardening? Manitoba Government FAQs
- Green Action Centre - CompostingThe Green Action Centre provides free workshops on how to compost, whether you have a yard or not.
- City of Winnipeg Water and Waste Compost InformationThe City of Winnipeg's Water and Waste department provides information on composting and also disposing of yard waste.
- Compost WinnipegHelp you set up a compost program, manage your organic waste (food scraps, coffee grounds, paper towels, etc.) and make sure it's responsibly composted.
- Earth Easy - Worm Composting Basics for BeginnersDon't have an outdoor space. Check out vermicomposting. On this blog you'll find basic information to get your started.
- Community Compost Sites in WinnipegAre you unable to compost at home and looking for a place to take your compostable materials? There are numerous community compost sites in Winnipeg coordinated by a variety of organizations.
Soil - eCourses and Documentaries
Soil Story on Kanopy by 
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Publication Date: 2023Grammy-winning singer-songrwriter Jason Mraz is gentleman farmer and nature enthusiast. Operating more than 10 acres in Oceanside, California, the artist runs Mraz Family Farms where, with the help of Kiss The Ground, they practice regenerative agriculture. The benefits of restorative farming include healthier soil, greater climate-change resilience, improved air and water quality and healthier communities and farming economies!
Prepare Healthy Soil and Plant for Spring on Kanopy- This link opens in a new window
Episode 3 of How to Grow Anything. Discover everything you need to know about soil and how to make it work for your dream garden. You'll learn how soil works, how to improve the soil in your garden space, the benefits of specific soil types, how composting and mulching can strengthen the health of your garden, how and when to fertilize your plants, and - most important - the best way to plant your garden and prepare it for spring.
Sustainable - on Hoopla- This link opens in a new window
A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America's food system, from the agricultural issues we face - soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use - to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land, the people who work it, and what must be done to sustain it for future generations.
