Commentary
As the locally grown food movement continues to expand, more people than ever are turning to backyard gardens, patio pots, raised beds, and even backyard chickens. There’s something deeply human about returning to the land—even a little piece of it on your balcony or in your suburban backyard. In our excitement to grow our own food, however, we may rush to the nearest garden center or big-box store and grab the cheapest bag of soil or compost we can find, assuming, “What’s the difference?”
