Soil First: Compost, mulch, and the quiet art of feeding the ground

Janet M. Bryan

You will learn to see your garden from the ground up. Janet M. Bryan walks you through what soil really is, why it depletes, and how compost, mulch, and cover crops can restore its quiet energy. Each chapter builds practical knowledge you can use this season: building a simple compost pile, choosing the right mulch, tucking resting beds under green blankets. Rosemary Adair narrates with the steady patience of someone who has spent mornings with her hands in the earth, her voice calm and unhurried, making space for you to absorb each idea. The tone feels like a neighbor sharing coffee on the back porch, offering guidance without urgency. Press play when you are ready to begin.