How to have a green thumb without an aching back

Ruth Stout, who passed on in 2006 at a grand old age, left behind a rich

legacy for gardeners.  Ruth's study highlighted aspects found in the world of

nature, like the presence of a layer of mulch, as well as leaving the ground

unbroken (in effect, letting the inhabitants of the soil do the "turning"  -

earthworms, microbes, and such).  Through observation of various natural

settings, followed by strategic implementation of these features, gardening

was shown to become more productive, while reducing the work load. 

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