While the practice of no-till gardening is not new, information has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. Now, home gardeners are catching on. “The concept of no-till has been around for ...

Achieving success with tomatoes always starts with the soil. Tomatoes are undoubtedly one of many gardeners' main priorities in summer. The key to cultivating healthy tomato plants always starts with ...

There's a way you can have a significant impact on your tomato harvest before you even put a single plant in the ground. While many people focus on watering and sunlight, the condition of the soil is ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

Healthy, productive plants start with healthy garden soil. The soil feeds the plants, so it must be fertile to support plant life. Soil also must be loose to allow for root growth, drainage and air ...

This story was originally published June 3, 2024. Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience that keeps the dinner plate healthy and the wallet happy. One of the best ways to maintain a great food ...

Fall is filled with preparing gardens for the following season, raking leaves, and harvesting. Use plant trimmings and fall leaves to create raised beds and a quality planting mix without disturbing ...

Amending your soil can help your garden bounce back from a cold winter. From adjusting the pH to improving the drainage, here ...

If you’ve been gardening for a while, you likely learned that turning your soil (tilling) to incorporate organic material, control weeds and prepare for seeding is a good thing. There was a time when ...

Six years ago, my sweetie and I moved from a home with a very diverse and interesting garden in the South Hills to a more normal plot in the flatlands of north Eugene. After a depressing summer ...

Starting a garden feels easier with the right tools. These ten beginner friendly essentials make planting, watering, pruning, ...