Starting an organic vegetable garden at home is a rewarding and sustainable way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce all year round. By growing your own vegetables, you take control ...

Organic gardening is all about growing plants without synthetic chemicals. That means no man-made fertilizers, no lab-made ...

Good gardens start with good soil. If you're blessed with rich, crumbly loam, you've already got the makings of a great garden. But there's hope for the rest of us, too. With a little effort and ...

Garden soil vs. potting soil. While garden soil and potting mix are both used for gardening, there are a few distinct differences between them. These bagged soils are made from different organic ...

So when we add organic matter to our garden soil, we’re imitating nature, according to Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Arboretum’s Plant Clinic.

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains ...

“Feed the soil and not the plant” is the holy mantra of organic gardening. The organic movement started in the 1900s when modern-large scale agricultural practices were being adopted.

Adding organic amendments such as well-aged manure, compost and seaweed to your soil not only improves plant health but also helps it retain water, said Yvonna Savio, creator of the Gardening in L ...

Soybean meal is only one of a number of organic materials that can be used to fulfill plant nutrient needs. Lee Reich In gardening, whether you’re talking about pest control or fertilization ...

“Living soil has more longevity for your plant over a longer length of time,” Carla Grogg said. “If you’re planting a tree, you want the root system and the trunk to be really strong.