Gardeners are often accused of talking to their plants. But let me let you in on a secret: we should be talking to our soil ...

About This Episode A reader has a question about dying plants. Plus, the tip of the week. Question Of The Week "A corner of my backyard that gets good light keeps killing whatever I plant there. First ...

* What it is: Sometimes nicknamed “dog hobble,” this southeastern-U.S. native broad-leaf evergreen is distinctive for its red new leaves in spring and then its burgundy-purple fall foliage that holds ...

A few years ago, I spoke at the Richland County Fair about soils and composting. While at the fair, I received several questions about how to incorporate chicken manure into compost. If you have a ...

A marvellously restored site atop a former department store in London’s Kensington raises the bar for sky-high planting ...

During World War I, the phrase “pushing up daisies” was used to describe soldiers who were dead and buried, their decomposing bodies metamorphosed into flower food. Cut to this week, when New Jersey ...

Biochar stands out as exceptionally long lasting when put into the soil. It is a form of charcoal made from organic matter ...

With Organic September at full speed, Organic Castello di Albola’s 2023 Chianti Classico might be just the wine to try this ...

Soil Born Farms has grown into one of California’s largest urban farms, promising a more sustainable future for Sacramento ...

Plant garlic and shallots this fall for bigger bulbs and a summer harvest—your garden’s promise for the future.

Open Farms Tours, when farms open their doors to the public for a glimpse into the industry that drives the county, are on ...

The annual Whale Festival celebrates the gray whale migration, when these massive mammals pass close to shore on their journey between Alaska and Baja California. Spring brings wildflowers to the ...