Cocoa mulch is a fabulous organic product that can be used on a variety of plants. Here are the ones that will benefit most ...

If your garden soil turns into a brick when it’s dry or a swamp when it’s wet, the plants aren’t being dramatic—the soil is. The good news is you don’t need expensive amendments or a truckload of ...

Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. It’s a companion to Jeff’s weekly ADN gardening columns and his ...

Besides its role in climate change mitigation, increasing soil organic matter (SOM) content could be an effective and feasible strategy for the adaptation ...

A growing body of research suggests that combining biochar with other soil amendments such as compost, manure, or fertilizers may improve soil health ...

David Mallett’s 1975 classic “Garden Song” had it right — fertile ground is a fundamental prerequisite for a healthy, productive garden! But many gardeners seem to ignore this element entirely, or ...

Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise and tidal flooding is increasing soil salinity risks in coastal farm fields (Figure 1). Soil salinity is related to the presence of soluble salts and cations ...