Experienced growers know that a beautiful, sustainable garden starts with living, healthy soil. Most plants thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic, soils that are rich in organic matter. The challenge, however, is that most of the world’s soils do not exist this way and they must be balanced, or amended, to provide the conditions necessary for robust plant growth. Click on the information and news below to learn about soil health and what can be done to improve it.
No-till, reduced pesticide and herbicide, cover crop farming methods on the grow.
... and other garden tasks we should have done this past year.
The world is learning the value of improving soils and growing without chemicals.
Healthy soil that's rich in microbial life saves you money, time and effort.
Worm slime not only helps keep the worm warm during winter, it's a boon to the soil.
Autumn's the time to soil test, clean out pests and add amendments.
Learn how to recycle yard clippings and organic table scraps into rich, soil-building compost.
Documentary film on master gardener Paul Gautschi's got the spirit.
Even if conditions aren't yet right for planting, there's plenty to do to get your garden ready.
A recent project looks to catalog the earth beneath us.
How can we use less water to grow the produce needed in this country?