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@baymule ;)that doesn't look like soil, worse than mine! Sheesh. I think if you give them plenty of mulch and cover when it's that cold they might do ok. It doesn't get that cold here, maybe into the 30s for a month and not usually a hard freeze. It doesn't hurt to try and see what happens if...

I will look at the bag tomorrow and see what the rate of application is and let you know. It isn't an instant fix but it does help over time. Thanks for the video too!

Following to see how things go. I was thinking bte but no chips available so thought maybe hay will be the answer. I'm going to give it a try as a mulch in a raised bed. @Beekissed have you tried gypsum to help loosen your clay soil? I used it in the holes where I planted aloe. When I dug it...

@sumi thank you for the link. :) I found that thread, and this site, looking for gardening info. Very helpful information there.

Thank you @baymule I appreciate the info. It's sand or clay here with caliche underneath. Terrible stuff! I have found that aloe and gypsum are a huge help with our clay, but it takes a few years. I started keeping chickens because I want a garden so will surely use the litter from the coop...

:frowHi everybody 1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? I'm in AZ, USA and we have a desert climate. 2. Who or what inspired you to become more self sufficient? We lived in CA so we were always prepared for an earthquake. We have different risks now, but...