FRESH START: Replenishing the soil lays the groundwork for a healthy growing season. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Warming greetings to you, March lambs. Our mountain home is abundant with blossoms ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

Winter conditions can make soil compact, eroded, or nutrient-poor. Growing this unassuming member of the legume family will ...

Sometimes tried and true gardening techniques take the cake. From ancient irrigation systems to natural fertilizers, these ...

For many years, farmers and gardeners prioritized the chemical and physical properties of soils in which plants were grown over the biological properties of these soils. Thankfully, we have learned ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Alfred Tennyson’s thoughts may have “lightly turned to thoughts of love” in spring, but here in Northeast Ohio, many people are thinking about starting a garden. Some may then take ...

Just because temperatures drop doesn't mean your garden has to go dormant. Certain flowers actually flourish in winter, ...

Our minds and shovels are ready for full throttle outdoor planting — but is your soil ready? Soil is the living medium for plants to grow; we have plenty of it in Colorado. The best garden foundation ...

Fall is a good time to test your veggie garden’s soil for metals. Lead in paint and pesticides could affect the land through the years. Maria Martin [email protected] During this time of year, many ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.