Organic gardeners recommend using worm castings as a fantastic, non-toxic fertilizer that can boost soil health and help you have thriving plants ...

On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

The Arizona Department of Agriculture has announced a $1.8 million pilot program to improve water efficiency in farmland by investing on soil health. Farmland owners and leasers, and irrigation ...

As summer fully sets in it is a good time to assess how our gardens are growing. Consider what is growing well, and what is struggling. Then you may want to look further to determine why some plants ...

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are good for our health – but did you know that the soil and surrounding environment the crops grow in also matters to our health and well-being? The ...

Traditional ways of fostering soil health have never completely gone away and are on the upswing. According to recent United States Department of Agriculture data, about 37% of U.S. cropland is ...

A well-balanced soil mixture is the key to a healthy vegetable garden long term. This short breaks down a reliable soil blend that supports strong roots, better nutrient retention, and consistent ...

In September, many of us are cleaning up the garden, removing dead plants, and gathering the last of the summer harvest. It's true that it's not as common to have a fall garden, and that's truly a ...

With a synchronized tap from run-of-the-mill hammers on metal plates resting on the ground, researchers kneeling in nine fields across four continents believe they’ve hit upon more than just the earth ...

December seems to be a month of celebration – holidays, parties and family gatherings abound. Celebrations can bind us together and give humans a common purpose. There is a little-known celebration on ...

Salt, microplastics, and rising temperatures are silently degrading urban soil health, and weakening the resilience of cities ...