Sift the ashes through a compost sifter to remove pieces of burned wood and debris. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use ...

In potted plants, good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Mixing some wood ash with potting soil improves drainage ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes ...

CHICO — On an otherwise quiet day at the Chico State University Farm, other than the distant sounds of pile burns crackling, students Kaylee Mulhearn and Paige Flaig could be found in one of dozens of ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with silty to sandy soils. Because soil texture influences how water, nutrients and ...

You’re not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just picking up tips from Instagram (or even Moominmamma), everyone knows that soil is the foundation of any thriving garden. Of course, perlite ...

Follow these practical steps to set your garden up for success.

In a year of tight margins and rising input costs, Maryland farmer Tom Linthicum has found a way to make every dollar count.

Presswood is a Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Here he discusses what brought him to Nevada, his work in snow hydrology, and his plans for the future.