[Marcella]

“Here it is with additions of broken pottery, chunks of plaster of paris....”

Why are you putting those items in the dirt? Doesn’t it make planting more difficult?

[JRandomFreeper]

No, they push out of the way when it's time to plant. The south american terra preta uses broken pottery, organic material and charcoal to provide micro environments for soil organisms.

After I finish mechanically preparing the area, I will treat it with compost tea, a strong brew of soil microorganism that will have places to take up residence and grow strong.

I'm serious about taking care of the soil, and letting the soil take care of the plants.

/johnny