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

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.

This is the first in a two-part series in recognition of National Ag Week, celebrated March 15-21. With planting season kicking off in about a month, farmers are apprehensively watching the ...

Today, March 20, marks the beginning of the Spring Equinox which is the perfect time to shift your attention to your garden and get it ready for the new season. If you don't know where to start but ...

Biochar is gaining popularity with viticulturists for its ability to sequester carbon and improve soil health, but researchers are still learning when and where it’s most ...

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Discover 3 Spring Equinox gardening jobs to do this weekend to celebrate the start of the season. Garden pros share their top jobs to do at the end of March.

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Clay soil rarely wins popularity contests. It clumps like wet cement during rainy stretches and then bakes into brick when the sun turns fierce. Plants struggle to push roots through it, water lingers ...

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

Farmers know improving soil health can supercharge crop performance. However, it’s not always clear what steps or adjustments a farmer can take to see real results. Try these nine strategies first to ...

Herbicide drift, the unintentional movement of herbicides from their target area (such as a farm) to non target area (such as a neighbor's property), has been a touchy subject for years.