Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

On an otherwise quiet day at the Chico State University Farm, other than the distant sounds of pile burns crackling, students ...

Worm castings, often referred to as “black gold” in the gardening community, are an organic gardener’s secret weapon for ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth, and food ...

Soil is one of our most precious resources. Ecoacoustics, or the study of environmental sounds, has been around for a century, but it has only recently been applied to understanding soils. This ...

Bad soil is one of the most frustrating problems a gardener can face. You water faithfully, plant lovingly, and hope for miracles—only to end up with stunted plants, sad leaves, and dirt that looks ...

Soil health is a vital factor in the global food production system, influencing both the quality and safety of the food we consume. It integrates a variety of biological, chemical, and physical ...

In Dirt, Montgomery says we have lost the top 10 feet of soil across the globe. To put this in perspective: in a Melinda ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...