*GARDEN TIP OF THE WEEK*⁠ ⁠ Clay soil and gardening have a love-hate relationship. Great for pottery—not so great for growing. Over the years, we’ve learned that instead of fighting it, we can let plants do some of the heavy lifting.⁠ ⁠ Add shredded leaves and compost whenever you can, but we also plant deep-rooted and tough crops that push through the clay, open it up, and leave behind air pockets when they decompose. Think of it as root-powered soil tilling.⁠ ⁠ Here’s what works best in our gardens: daikon radish, potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, beets, sunflowers, beans, and okra. Some are harvested, some are left behind to rot in place (fair warning: radishes can get smelly in winter, but it’s worth it).⁠ ⁠ Come spring, gently fork everything in, and each season the soil gets looser, richer, and more workable. It’s slow magic, but it works.⁠ ⁠ -mary ⁠ ⁠ Suggested Hashtags⁠ #GardenTips #SoilHealth #ClaySoil #OrganicGardening #RegenerativeGardening #GrowYourOwn #SoilAmendments #Ga...