Southern Breeze 2007 Summer Issue - (Page 27) While there are no rules to your edible landscape design, there are some horticultural absolutes: Sunlight for a bountiful harvest. You’ll need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, preferably more. Fertile, well-drained soil. If you have tight, heavy soil you need 3 to 4 inches of organic matter to help loosen it for better root development. If you have sandy soil then you need the same organic matter to help hold in moisture and nutrients. LIVE FROM THE BIRTHPLACE Blues, country, rock ’n roll. It all started right here. And on any given night, it’s still going strong. Mississippi’s singers and musicians make juke joints, clubs and concert halls rock. Fans come here from around the world to sit down front and see the real thing – live and a-live, as we say. Novice or connoisseur, you should, too. Call or check out VisitMississippi.org to get your free Mississippi Tour Guide. Then look for the neon, listen for the applause, and come on in for the show. OF AMERICA’S MUSIC. But make sure you only grow what your family likes to eat. It makes no sense to grow enough eggplant for the whole neighborhood if your family will not eat it! Lastly have fun and be creative with your combinations. You’ll find you can have your veggies and flowers too! VisitMississippi.org 1-866-SEE MISS (733-6477) LIVE PERFORMANCES HISTORICAL SITES FESTIVALS AND FAIRS INSPIRED MUSICIANS Summer 2007 27 http://VisitMississippi.org
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