Why it matters: Potting mix affects drainage, aeration, and nutrient delivery—key factors in plant health. The wrong choice can lead to root rot or stunted growth. What’s inside: Common components ...

Carnations are known for their ruffled flowers, fragrance, and long-lasting nature. They occur in numerous colors such as ...

A Crowheart ranching family is compressing their waste wool into little pellets that fertilizes while holding up to 25% of their weight in water. That can be drought-busting for growers, as they hold ...

Beyond healthier roots, soil blocking has a few extra perks that make it especially appealing for home gardeners. It ...

Making and using compost has long been a mainstay of good gardening practices. With a newfound appreciation of biological health that starts with the soil, compost tea is another tool that adds ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but genuinely buzzing with microscopic energy that can flip tired soil into a thriving ...

Scientists have found that one common soil bacterium can bind loose sand more strongly than another by forming a natural cement between grains. That result sharpens the search for living additives ...

State records show there have been 6 positive avian flu cases in Jefferson Co. since 2022. The most recent cases were reported on Feb. 26 and March 4 of this year, impacting nearly 3 million chickens.

George Adams of the North Carolina Zoo teaches us about composting. Have you ever wondered how gardeners get the best soil for their plants? George Adams, a horticulture expert at the North Carolina ...