The Dirt on Clay: Secrets to a Healthier Garden Soil

Got clay? You’re not alone. North Alabama’s heavy clay soils can be challenging, but with the right approach, they can become the foundation of a beautiful, productive garden. The secret to a thriving garden isn’t a fertilizer, a tool, or even a plant — it’s the soil. Join us to learn how to improve drainage, build organic matter, encourage healthy soil biology, and create the conditions plants love. You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-use techniques that help flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs thrive from the ground up.

Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Additional Information: This class will take place in person at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Location information will be provided via email to registrants, the week of the class.

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Meet Your Instructor

Rebecca Turk, Vice President of Learning and Public Engagement at Huntsville Botanical Garden
Rebecca holds a Master of Science degree in Horticulture from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Stephen F. Austin State University, both with heavy soils and soilless substrate emphasis. She discovered her passion for public horticulture and teaching through her mom and her various employments at the SFA Mast Arboretum, “Nacogdoches Naturally” Education Program, Missouri Botanical Garden, JC Raulston Arboretum, and Moore Farms Botanical Garden. She has a strong passion for educating the community, leadership, public horticulture, and sharing her love for the outdoors while teaching. She and her husband Christopher love their shared interest of horticulture and enjoy every moment outside with their sweet daughters Emilia and Ila.