The first step to organic gardening is preparing the soil.  Without good soil, your plants and veggies just won't have the nutrients they need to grow right.  And then of course, you won't get the nutrients you need out of them. 

Ventura has one of the most beautiful national parks in the country in its own backyard - Channel Islands National Park.  Channel Islands is known for its large selection of rare unique wildlife.  Channel Islands is also known for its incredible hiking and camping.  Feel like an adventure?  Visit Channel Islands. 

Headaches are so common that some people think getting a headache is just normal! Headaches are a symptom indicating that something is wrong. Headaches can present in many different types, such as:
- tension
- cluster
- sinus
- migraine
- many more
A common underlying cause of many of these different headaches is impingement of the nerves of the upper region of the neck. Aspirin or Tylenol may cover up the headache, but they do not correct the underlying structural cause.

THE SPINE AND HEADACHES:
Researchers have often noted the relationship between the spine and many types of headaches. For example, one study of 6,000 long-term (2-25 years) headache sufferers revealed that neck injury (whiplash, falls) was the most important factor in the cause of the headach and should be suspected in every nonspecific case of headache.

Offering the best in seasonal produce, Santa Barbara farmers' markets are famous throughout Ventura County.  On Tuesday nights in downtown, street performers bring their talent to create a lively bustling atmosphere.  Santa Barbara farmer's markets also offer beautiful flowers, fresh nuts, honey and free samples.  The community of Santa Barbara is known for its food, wine, and rich culture and the farmers' markets are certainly no exception.

Soil preparation, especially for a new garden, is very important.  The whole purpose behind preparing soil is to create a fertile textured space where plants can grow strong roots.  Year after year of soil preparation will only serve to improve your soil quality over time.

Think of preparing soil like preparing a good chicken soup.  You pick your ingredients (nutrients) in all different shapes and forms (leaves, manure, compost).  You add the ingredients in different amounts at different times.  Stirring up your mixture here and there, your result is a rich, hearty, nutritious…patch of soil.