The purpose of this chapter is to bring together basic principles that apply to working with soil, whether on a large farm or in your backyard. The more you will keep these principles in mind throughout the garden season, the easier it will be to see why certain things are suggested to be done at certain times. While working from cause to effect in your garden, you will have the ability to produce and enjoy high quality produce with greater ease.

Some of these principles have been referred to in previous pages and others you will meet later in this book. Nevertheless, this chapter contains a roundup of all that will make a difference for you and your garden. Review this chapter frequently and it will help you acquire a stronger understanding of the overall picture of what and how things work in the cause and effect relationships in your garden.

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