I'm from Naperville and have been gardening a little for over 20 years, mainly just tomatoes and cucumbers and herbs. mainly looking to learn more about organic gardening

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can I make the clay soil less clay?

do you suggest us put top soil in the garden area?

what vegetables and fruits do you recommend for a first time gardener gardening at the community garden

sweet potatoes too

Sweet potatoes too?

Thanks!

is it best to plant directly in garden or in trays.

Any suggestion for growing lemon basil from seed? Does it need a lot of water?

what about straw?

could we use cardboard

is there a fence to keep the deer from the community garden? are they a big problem

could you provide us timelines for the prep .. tilling andother prep in the garden plot

How to tell I have an inch of watering??

how do you prevent the white dust on squash plants?

thank you

do the plants get enough sun with the row cover

any tips for growing collards and resisting pest

are there certain plants that will keep deer away

Have to drop.

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for natural fertilizer, I've used dried blood, bone meal, and wood ashes for N, P, and K. you can buy at the Growing Place

thanks!!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much Jason.