Prairie farmers feel the government's emphasis on soil health is yet another “top down” regulation driven by urban values.

The director general of Agriculture Canada says that the feds support the idea of a national soil health strategy.

This is the year of the garden. Sure, it's also the year of COVID-19, but as Andie Bulman writes, people are turning to their gardens like never before. Here's how to make the most of your soil.

Small but mighty soil invertebrates There is a vast array of invertebrates living in soil. These small creatures are vital for soil health as they eat living or decaying matter and turn it into soil.

Loamy soil provides exactly that. The term "loam" refers to the type of particles in the soil. There are three types of particles: sand, silt, and clay. Loam has a balanced mixture of all three.

Before modifying cactus soil for herbs, veggies, or other plants, research the best soil type for the specific plant, as not all plants require the same level of moisture and drainage.

And lastly, there are deep burrowing earthworms, those that come up out of permanent vertical burrows at night to forage and then drag leaves or straw down into the soil. All these different types of ...