Understanding soil/pasture health with Gabe Brown at Wilmot.

Dig out trenches to a spade's depth, known as a 'spit', and about 30cm (12in) wide. Place the soil from the first trench on the ground in front and work backwards along the plot, turning the soil ...

1. Use a shovel or spade with a pointed edge. Using your shovel or spade, dig up the soil (at least 6 inches down) and use the head of the tool to break up compacted clumps. These tools are doubly ...

Time to go outside and find some soil! Take a spade (or even a spoon) to your garden, the nearest park or field with a member of your family. Find some soil and dig a small amount up. Looking at ...