While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

Q: I want to do more organic gardening this summer, but I am not sure how to tell if something is organic or not. I want to ...

The best time to add composted manure to your garden soil is in late fall or early winter so that it will be ready to supply needed nutrients for emerging seedlings and transplants. Then follow by ...

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 ...

Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...

Manure-based compost piles can be more work and take more time than piles fueled by kitchen scraps. But the rewards are too good to pass up. Many horse and mule stables in the area offer free manure ...

As we begin our spring garden season, I want to share information over the next few columns on soil amendments. Soil ...

Going into the bagged soil aisle at a greenhouse gives us almost as many choices as the cereal aisle at the grocery store. Each bag of soil mix can have a place in one of your gardening projects.

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Chicken manure, often called "black gold," provides one of the most nutrient-rich boosts for your soil. Different types of chicken manure exist, with variations in quality and composition. You can ...