161: Talking Soil Amendments with Keith Reid

About this episode

Soil Scientist Keith Reid discusses the necessity of various soil amendments in gardening.

Soil Scientist Keith Reid joins us to take a walk down the soil amendments aisle of the garden center, and asks the question — how much of this stuff do we really need? More about Keith Reid: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca Keith's book — Improving Your Soil: https://www.amazon.ca/Improving-Your-Soil 🎙️ Free Audio Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Learn how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! ✍️ Weekly Gardening Articles: https://maritimegardening.substack.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimegardening ▶️ Bonus YouTube Channel — Outdoors on the Cheap: https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorsonthecheap 🌱 This episode is sponsored by Veseys Seeds Visit www.veseys.com and use promo code GAVS26 for free shipping on all items in their 2026 Seed Catalogue. (Free shipping not applicable on surcharges for larger items. Valid until November 30, 2026.) Music: "Pioneers" by Audionautix.com "Dancing Raindrops" by Mad Music

People in this episode

Host: The Maritime Gardening Podcast

Guest: Keith Reid

Topics covered

• soil amendments
• gardening
• soil science
• healthy food
• sustainable gardening

Keywords

• soil amendments
• gardening tips
• Keith Reid
• soil health
• sustainable practices

Sponsors

Veseys Seeds

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Improving Your Soil

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