Vermicomposting involves keeping a container of worms and feeding them food scraps. The worms transform the scraps into beautiful organic matter called worm castings. Is keeping these worms in your house worth the trouble? Let Master Naturalist Lorin Nielsen walk you through vermicomposting and its benefits.
Erosion happens when bare soil blows away in the wind or gets washed away by rain. To keep your valuable soil in your garden, use these 10 tips from former organic farmer and soil expert Logan Hailey.
Nourish your soil all winter with fall-seeded cover crops that protect from erosion, improve fertility, and break up soil compaction. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares the top 9 science-backed cover crop species, plus the best ways to terminate them in the spring.
There are plenty of myths surrounding the practice of composting, from smell to pest problems and more. We break down the most common composting myths and why you shouldn’t believe them.
Gardeners are always looking for an edge when it comes to getting their houseplants looking great. So what about adding Perlite to your houseplant's soil? Is it something you should do? In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton investigates.
Soil sulfur is an essential element for plants and overall soil health. We explain what it does in the garden and how it all works!
Most gardens have calcium in soil blends or native soils, but what does it do? We dive deep into what calcium provides for plant growth.
Vermiculite is a common component in potting soils, but what is it? We explain the history of vermiculite and how it's used in the garden.
Many forms of biological nitrogen fixation occur in the soil. We're providing a layman's guide to this essential part of soil building!
People who grow blueberries often wonder how to lower soil pH, while others try to increase it. Here we'll explain what works and doesn't!
We talk about till or no-till methodology, how it's used in the field, and how you can apply these techniques to your own garden practices!
Exactly what is soil, anyway? We take an introductory look at what soil is and isn't to try to clarify and answer this tricky question!