To get going, you'll need: The seeds you've chosen; sterile seed pan or cell packs with drain holes in the bottom; a large mixing container; seed-starter mix or peat moss based (soilless) potting mix; ...

Q: Last year, we purchased a home with garden space where we plan to grow some of our own vegetables. There are two framed beds, a foot high, filled with dirt that has been used for this purpose. We ...

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 slowly or is ...

Picking ripe tomatoes straight off the vine is one of my favorite pastimes. Nothing compares to the flavors, whether I pop them straight into my mouth or make them into a yummy salsa or fresh ...

Soil is the basis of all gardening. Growing healthy plants always starts with good soil for strong root development. All soils are not created equal. They have different components, and success ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. TINO: Potting mix has been specially formulated to have certain qualities to remain stable in the pot, ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...