Soil should be alive and it is a fact that chemical fertilizers kill the microbial activity in soil. Do we really need ...

Garden soil sometimes needs a boost, especially on a tight budget. Two common kitchen items can support healthier plants when ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

When we first moved to the northern Sierra wilderness, everyone said "Go see Amigo Bob about fruit trees." At the end of a long drive through the northern Mother Lode, we found Peaceful Valley Road, a ...

Organic gardeners recommend using worm castings as a fantastic, non-toxic fertilizer that can boost soil health and help you ...

To get the most out of any organic fertilizer, keep in mind how plants feed and how these fertilizers act in the soil. The bulk of a plant’s feeder roots -- whether it’s a midget marigold or a mighty ...

Organic growing techniques have been practiced for as long as humans have tilled the earth. Only since World War II has agriculture become dependent upon toxic synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

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Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

Researchers led by Yasunori Ichihashi at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan recently examined how different kinds of pesticides and fertilizers affect mandarin oranges ...