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Soil is not one thing, it’s the sum of many parts, and in an ideal world that whole is greater than the sum. Here are Greg’s 5 components for healthy soil. Connect with Greg Peterson: Farmer Greg is the founder of Urban Farm U and the Urban Farm Podcast , and has been a permaculturist and urban homesteaders for decades. His wealth of experience shows in his incredible courses and you’re going to absolutely love this week with him on the podcast. Learn More: What Makes a GOOD Potting Soil? We bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the process of "building" a good potting soil from the ground up. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices