We have a full complement of clay soil apprx 1.5ft down from the surface throughout our 25 acres.
Digging ponds, perimeter ditches works very well. Solar operated pond fountains help with aeration and bug control.
Then lots of woodchips, soiled ivestock bedding of all kinds.
We also have made inroads with local grocery stores to pick up their waste produce and bakery goods for our livestock. Along with it comes spoiled citrus fruits, onions, radishes, potatoes etc which are of no use to any kind of animal or human..they all go into an ever growing compost pile which becomes perfect "fill" in the spring for raised garden beds.
We mill our own wood, so imperfect live edge and outside rounds and boards make perfect holding walls for our raised beds...just pound a few wooden stakes in here and there to hold the boards ..so easy the kids can it. By the time these boards rot down, they'll probably be buried in beautiful soil that has been created in them.
Or once the raised bed is full, or overflowing take out the boards and wooden stakes and set them into the next area waiting for it's turn.
Good Luck with it!
