I’ve been a regenerative farmer for nearly two decades, currently operating Blue Ridge Farm in a remote corner of northeastern Washington State. One of my four key farm values is a commitment to ...

In natural areas, such as forests, prairies, and all undisturbed areas not maintained by humans (through practices like ...

Gardening is a wonderful hobby that creates pretty outdoor spaces. A popular trend is nostalgia gardening and you may want to ...

Brian Darby receives funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

Boost your garden's health with this underrated nutrient that's rich in magnesium and iron, helping to improve the pH and ...

The condition of your soil affects how it will retain moisture after a rainstorm or irrigation. Learn why your soil still feels dry after a rain and how to improve the problem.

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Aerating a lawn is an important step in its care, but soil plugs from aerating are a pain to deal with. Learn how to use them ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and ...