As we leave the winter frosts behind, garden soil gets warm enough for direct outdoor planting. Here’s how to sow seeds the ...

Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

Seed starting soil is a very fine soil with a combination of ground peat moss, coconut coir and perlite that allows seeds to ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery advises gardeners not to be to be impatient with garden tasks despite approach of spring.

Discover the best time to plant grass seed in spring to ensure a healthy lawn. Learn about regional considerations, types of ...

Discover the best time to plant hyacinth bulbs to ensure stunning blooms. Learn about ideal planting conditions, care ...

Ron DiGravio of Johnny’s Selected Seeds came to soil blocking when he began farming about 15 years ago, and like many adopters, found the technique in the writings of the influential organic ...

After experiencing a somewhat harsh winter of sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain events, cold bone chilling wind, and of course Artic blasts - March is finally here!

When I lived in Bellmore, each spring I would eagerly anticipate planting season. Though that phrase prompts visions of muddy ...