Bad soil is one of the most frustrating problems a gardener can face. You water faithfully, plant lovingly, and hope for miracles—only to end up with stunted plants, sad leaves, and dirt that looks ...

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice ...

The power of the soil taught me to see the possibilities before me. Growing up on a hard working farm revealed many bits of life to me. Some of those bits of life were not pleasant, but overall, we ...

You walk out one chilly spring morning, coffee in hand, and there they are.Those knobbly pink rhubarb noses, punching up ...

You walk through a field of wheat, ryegrass, or clover and notice the sway of stems and leaves. What you cannot see is where most of the action happens. Beneath the soil surface, roots spread, compete ...

Every home has those moments when the clutter starts building up, and items with mysterious pasts resurface, such as ...

A study has found that the destruction of PFAS (forever chemicals) during waste treatment could lead to further damage, ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Close Up: Iowa's cancer crisis & lawmakers' focus on education ...

The Jackson Pines are bringing centuries-old folk music of the Pine Barrens to a new audience, performing at the Stone Pony's ...

New research shows that even healthy tropical peat forests can release more warming gases due to water level changes and drought.

We complain about the cold, but winter brings dormancy, moisture, and pest control that help fields and animals thrive when warmer days return.