MANNING, N.D. - The earth is alive. Well, at least the soil is-densely flush with myriads of incredibly tiny organisms, microbes and fungi and everything inbetween, a complex web of interconnected ...

Few things disrupt the peace of a thriving garden more than uninvited pests. These tiny invaders can decimate tender leaves, disrupt fruiting, and generally put a damper on all of your gardening ...

Potting soil does not spoil over winter if well-maintained. Fungus, pests, and excessive moisture may render potting soil unusable. Compacted, dry potting soil can be revitalized and reused. It's ...

Cover crops are all the rage these days, and might be a part of the solution for problems confronting the long-term sustainability of agricultural production in the U.S. Simply defined, cover crops ...

During a gardening interest meeting last week, home gardeners brought up an issue. The problem was that planting the same plants each year in the same location can lead to fungal and bacterial disease ...

Just like any other organisms, crop-destroying soil microbes die if they get too hot. With that fact in mind, scientists have developed a new system in which soil-heating microwaves are used to kill ...

Before you fill your next container, consider if you should sterilize the potting soil first.

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - It seems that most gardeners are wrapped up with their spring gardens. It has been a tough year of heat and dry weather. With the recent rains that some have been ...