Farmer and former Livingston resident Andy Goldman, who has temporarily returned to his hometown in between jobs on farms in upstate New York and eastern Pennsylvania, has been creating a garden for his mom at her home on North Baums Court. He advocates gardening as a perfect solution to the problem of obtaining fresh vegetables in a time of pandemic. “With social distancing becoming the new norm, a trip to the supermarket for fresh fruits and vegetables might make you hesitate,” he says. “But, Livingston’s climate makes for productive gardens that can give you a family’s worth of salads, vegetables, herbs, and much more. All you need is a portion of your yard, sunlight, water, and most of all, good soil.”
Soil, Not “Dirt”
Soil is not dirt, Goldman explains. “Dirt is dead, compacted earth devoid of life,” he states. “Very few things can grow in dirt. Soil, on the other hand, is full of life and nutrients. It holds onto moisture and feeds the plants in it. It is in soil that all the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we know and love grow. Healthy soil balances microbial and insect communities to keep pests and diseases in check, and provides enough nutrients to make synthetic fertilizer unnecessary.”
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