Many garden products, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, are not sustainable and potentially cause environmental issues if they’re used incorrectly. You also need to be extra careful if ...

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Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant and avoid struggling crops.

Garden waste gets a second life in this no-till gardening approach that improves soil health and reduces waste.

This week's gardening column explains when to prune roses, butterfly bushes, and walnut trees, plus the benefits of no-till gardening.

You can sabotage an entire spring garden before you plant a single seed. The culprit does not look dramatic. It does not arrive with pests or disease. It hums in your garage, promises fluffy soil, and ...

This underground universe has a profound effect on the health and vitality of our gardens. Additionally, many home gardeners may not realize this hidden ecosystem plays an important role in ...

Starting a no till vegetable garden is an exciting first step toward healthier soil and sustainable gardening. Follow the ...

SLO county has a lot of soil variations - here's how to make the most of it.

Gardening in way that is sympathetic rather than adversarial towards nature is now mainstream ...

You may not have ever heard of Elaine Ingham, but if you read this column and follow my advice, you are using her concepts.