Those who regularly put their hands in the soil understand the importance of rotating cover crops across garden beds. In some years, in some areas of the field, it may not look like much is happening. Beneath the surface, however, the cover crops are adding nutrients and organic matter that will significantly benefit future harvest crops.
April in Alaska is a time of transition, where winter’s grip begins to loosen and the promise of spring starts to take hold—puddles form, rivers trickle, and the sun casts a warmer glow on the landscape.
The days are getting longer, the sun a little brighter and, with the coming of Spring, the sounds and signs of melting are all around.
