Fill your raised beds with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil for better vegetables.

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

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 ...

Discover the secrets to transforming light sandy garden soil into a thriving vegetable patch! In this video, we share ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel share tips on mixing soil for your garden needs. Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener expert panel share tips on mixing your very own soil to get the best soil ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

Dave Wann faced a real challenge when he and his neighbors decided to start a vegetable garden. In the 1990s, they had bought a piece of land in Golden to build a cohousing community. The good news ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to ...