I appreciate all the info. It's interesting to hear the different approaches. After 3 years of various methods (raised rows, raised pockets, tilling(which nearly killed me also)) my produce isn't really improving. My suspicion is the clay and acid levels. With the very thin layer of top soil I have, I can make cowpeas and okra but everything else is generally of poor quality. It could be my poor gardening techniques but it's more fun blame the wretched clay. Thank you all for your advice.
I found this forum and site by listening to a permaculture podcast (Permaculture voices) that had Dave on as a guest. It's quite a good little community you all have here. Thanks agian.
