For those of us growing up in the US school system, our foundational years hinged on the cycle of the academic calendar, where Fall meant a beginning for new learning and growth ahead. Even as an adult today, back-to-school time still triggers in me distinct anticipation and energy, and I find myself buying a few…
Soil fertility depends on having enough acidity, as measured by its pH level. Things can’t grow if the soil has too much alkalinity. When the soil becomes depleted, gardeners and agriculturalists rely on lime to help restore a healthy pH and allow vegetation to thrive. As Consulting Master Rosaria of the American Rose Society Stan…