{"id":1387,"date":"2011-11-17T11:38:03","date_gmt":"2011-11-17T16:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?page_id=1387"},"modified":"2022-10-24T14:47:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T18:47:23","slug":"soils","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/","title":{"rendered":"Soils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8.jpg\" alt=\"hand on garden soil; photo by Edwin Remsberg\" width=\"510\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8.jpg 510w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8-105x26.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8-317x78.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/MGM8-423x104.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,510px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Selected Readings and Content<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">Soil and Plant Nutrition: A Ga<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">dener<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">\u2019<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\"> Pe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/soil-and-plant-nutrition\/\">rspective<\/a>, by Lois Berg Stack, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UMaine Extension Bulletins<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Applying Fertilizers on Your Home Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2287e\/\">Applying Fertilizers on Your Home Gardens<\/a>, Bulletin #2287<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Guidelines for Using Manure on Vegetable Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2510e\/\">Guidelines for Using Manure on Vegetable Gardens<\/a>, Bulletin #2510<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Lead in the Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2281e\/\">Lead in the Soil<\/a>, Bulletin #2281<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Soil Organic Matter\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2288e\/\">Soil Organic Matter<\/a>, Bulletin #2288<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Testing Your Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2286e\/\">Testing Your Soil<\/a>, Bulletin #2286<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2283e\/?utm_source=UMaine+Extension&amp;utm_campaign=9cd455c27a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_19_05_35_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_db142d0da0-9cd455c27a-54729449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips for Purchasing Soil for Gardens and Landscape Projects<\/a>, Bulletin #2283<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UMaine Extension Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/o3zlq9BdoGY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garden Safety in Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/4IOOBqN60Dg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Putting the Garden to Bed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2FAAYz-ihnI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soil Testing at the University of Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pvOZA-Sm6Vg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)<\/a>,&nbsp;Explained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional UMaine Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analytical Laboratory and Maine Soil Testing Service<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/home\/kit-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Order a soil test box and form directly from the lab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/characteristics-common-natural-fertilizers\/\">Characteristics of Common Natural Fertilizers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/cover-crops-green-manures\/\">Cover Crops and Green Manures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/soils\/interpreting-soil-tests\/\">Interpreting Soil Test Results for Gardens and Grounds<\/a>, Bruce Hoskins, Assistant Scientist of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Maine<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/Organic-nutrient-sources-for-gardens.xls\">Recommended Organic Nutrient Sources for Home Gardens &amp; Grounds (Excel)<\/a>, Bruce Hoskins, Assistant Scientist of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Maine<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/manual\/selecting-fertilizers-based-soil-test-results\/\">Selecting Fertilizers Based on Soil Test Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/our-community\/publications\/fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MOFGA fact sheets<\/a> &#8212; Look for:\n<ul>\n<li>Using Green Manures<\/li>\n<li>Natural Sources of Plant Nutrients<\/li>\n<li>An Organic Farmer\u2019s Guide to the Interpretation of a Standard Soil Test from the University of Maine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sare.org\/Learning-Center\/Books\/Building-Soils-for-Better-Crops-3rd-Edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Soils for Better Crops<\/a>, SARE: A one-of-a-kind, practical guide to ecological soil management, now expanded and in full color. It provides step-by-step information on soil-improving practices as well as in-depth background &#8212; from what soil is to the importance of organic matter. Case studies of farmers from across the country provide inspiring examples of how soil &#8212; and whole farms &#8212; have been renewed through these techniques. A must-read for farmers, educators, and students alike. Free download available.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu\/gmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interactive soil map<\/a>, UCDavis<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2011\/11\/Measurement-Conversion-and-pH-tables.pdf\">Measurement Conversion Chart and pH Preference Table (PDF)<\/a>, University of Maryland<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/soil-management-and-health\/soil-organic-matter-cropping-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organic Matter Management<\/a>, University of Minnesota Extension<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Soil Biology Primer\" href=\"http:\/\/soils.usda.gov\/sqi\/concepts\/soil_biology\/biology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soil Biology Primer<\/a>, Natural Resources Conservation Service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/main\/soils\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soil Health\/Soil Quality<\/a>, Explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov\/app\/HomePage.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Soil Survey<\/a>, Natural Resources Conservation Service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soils.org\/discover-soils\">Soil Society of America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selected Readings and Content Soil and Plant Nutrition: A Gardener\u2019s Perspective, by Lois Berg Stack, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension UMaine Extension Bulletins Applying Fertilizers on Your Home Gardens, Bulletin #2287 Guidelines for Using Manure on Vegetable Gardens, Bulletin #2510 Lead in the Soil, Bulletin #2281 Soil Organic Matter, Bulletin #2288 Testing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":1381,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-withsidebar.php","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1387","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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