On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:27:02 -0800, "Ook" Ook Don't send me any
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I live in Oregon, and this time of year we seldom get more then 3 or 4 days
at a time without rain (if that much). As a result my backyard is quite wet
(mud), and the soil can't be easily worked with. Is there any way to
actually work with the soil to get cold weather crops planted? I'm tempted
to just dig a very shallow trench, plant my seeds, and cover it with mulch
or something that doesn't turn to mud when it rains. Any ideas?


If you don't care about turning the soil the method you are talking
about works. I plant onions and carrots early in the spring in Ohio by
covering the seed with planting mix or sand. I till in the fall for
these crops as it's rarley dry enough in the spring.