Space, or the lack of it, doesn't have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative. Start by ...

Composting is a simple, cheap and effective way to reduce methane emissions and divert waste from landfills all while ...

Turning your kitchen waste into powerful organic fertilizer is not just sustainable—it’s also super easy. Instead of tossing ...

This technique helps your soil maintain its nutrition and fertility, therefore supporting your plants to thrive.

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue shares his perspective on organic vs. conventional farming, emphasizing the ...

Mulching your garden can work as a natural insulator and weed suppressant, benefiting your vegetables and harvest in the long ...

Learn how to reuse potting soil effectively. ... These organic matters help the soil get the nutrients it needs to establish your seeds, ... and even vegetables if you're growing them in containers.

Solarization: Spread your potting soil all over a plastic sheet outside before covering it with clear plastic wrap.Leave it in direct sunlight to trap the rays that will heat the soil and kill any ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and nutritio… ...

Learn how to grow the most nutrient-dense vegetables by starting with healthy soil to get the nutrients needed to produce the most nutritious plants.

Potting soil breaks down and compacts over the course of a growing season, so redoing it gives it new life. By the time you’ve done that a couple of times, it’s time to use it in the vegetable ...

News; Home and garden; Gardening: Best way to improve soil is to add compost March 19, 2025 Updated Wed., March 19, 2025 at 9:49 p.m. Adding straight compost to your soil, regardless if its sand ...