What is the single most basic thing you could do to be a successful gardener? There is nothing you could do in your garden that would be more helpful than applying organic matter in and on your soil.

The secret to a healthy, thriving organic garden starts underground. Rich, living soil is your greatest ally when you’re gardening without chemicals. Synthetic fertilizers may look like a quick fix ...

Red onions provide maximum nutrition and are excellent additions to a garden. Learn how to grow the most nutrient-dense vegetables by starting with healthy soil to get the nutrients needed to produce ...

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no laughing matter when it comes to your soil’s tilth and ...

Eliot Coleman, whose 1989 book inspired generations of gardeners, shared the lessons he has been teaching for the past 50 some years in his latest work. By Margaret Roach In a world that often seems ...

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

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

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

Gardening is more than just a seasonal hobby; it’s an art form that reflects the relationship between people and the land.