Improve Soil Health Naturally (Part 2)

1924 Jackson Avenue,New Orleans LA 70113

05 April, 2023

Description

In this class we will explore more household items and indigenous natural materials that can be used to improve soil health. From Keely's words, "These are cost effective sources of fertilizer and amendments that most people readily have access to. By upcycling food waste into natural gardening amendments, you reduce landfill waste. Even if not actively gardening, using these amendments help regenerate soil which decreases rainwater runoff." Keely, a New Orleans native, came by environmental stewardship through garden therapy. Keely's childhood community garden was confirmed heavily contaminated with lead and other toxic elements. This led Keely, lead gardener, to research cost effective ways to remediate and generate soil using natural farming techniques. The increasing impact of geography and climate in New Orleans spurred Keely to work, educate, and help make small interventions to create big change.