Drawing on nearly 50 years of teaching organic farming and gardening, the staff of the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden Apprenticeship and invited authors have developed an updated and expanded resource ...

A gardener plants a small plant in a bed of gardening soil - Alex Ratson/Getty Images If you're looking to a take a more natural approach to gardening, choosing an organic gardening soil is a great ...

Raised beds can help gardeners avoid water pooling and fungal problems. Beat the heat and keep your plants healthy with a bit of strategy and a few tricks while southern states’ gardening. The first ...

If asked to define organic farming, people’s responses would probably include the prohibition of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, but could also touch on native pollinators, micronutrients, ...

What is the single most basic thing you could do to be a successful gardener? There is nothing you could do in your garden that would be more helpful than applying organic matter in and on your soil.

Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rain barrel or hose. Then decide if you want to build raised beds or sow directly ...

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James Cassidy has worn many hats as a rock star, farmer and soil scientist. On a recent Tuesday in July, he wore a lime green fedora with a single avocado earring and dirt-stained jeans. In the ‘80s, ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Organic fertilizers stimulate and support the natural processes plants use to feed ...

LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif. — A couple that gardens together stays together. In this Zevely Zone, I visited Lake San Marcos where a husband and wife are helping their neighbors find common ground. Herb ...