When it comes to giving your plants their best chance to thrive, there are a lot of ways to both improve soil quality and ...

Healthy soil is crucial for healthy plants. Preparing the soil before planting will improve aeration and drainage, both essential for nourishing plants and establishing robust root systems. You can do ...

As summer winds down and leaves begin to change color, many gardeners may ask how to prepare for the next growing season.

September marks the turning point between summer's vibrant growth and the quiet dormancy of winter. While your garden may ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

PLANTING This wet weather should convince us to get our garden soils prepared for late winter and spring planting much earlier in the year, when better conditions permit cultivation of the soil. Now ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

Vegetable gardening is on the rise. The hope is people will continue to garden to gain all of the benefits of exercise, stress relief, eating more fresh vegetables, family togetherness and the list ...