…projects. CIG projects take innovative approaches to improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. The program is designed to promote the implementation of innovative conservation practices on agricultural, forest…
Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically
…no-soil zero maintenance method of growing herbs and plants hydroponically, here are some easy varieties to start with. For herbs, choose Mint, Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, and Sage. For growing houseplants…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
…without potting soil, in just a vase full of water. To get started, pick a plant that you know will root in water and cut off a section just below…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
…got yourself a soil-free garden. This method completely eliminates the leading causes of houseplant death: over-and under-watering. Without soil, your plants are also far less likely to face disease or…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…area of funding support would be directed at sustainable agricultural practices that combat climate change. A total of $1.135 billion would be invested to support conservation efforts, improve healthy soil…
Lawn Care Tasks Needing to Be Done for Springtime Care
…dealing with compacted turf on a lawn that endures heavy use. A soil test will help with understanding what’s happening underneath the surface and if nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus levels…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…helping producers cut down on their emissions and pull carbon out of the air and store it in the soil, roots, and trees. The foundation of this vision is the…
Maintaining Three Main “Food Groups” for Healthy Plants
…“food groups,” consisting of soil, water, and sun. Plants will soak up all the nutrients maybe every six months or so, so it’s recommended that plants be repotted once or…
Knowing How You Can Grow a Real Star in the Kitchen
…to plant fennel is in the spring as soon as the soil is warm enough in a location with full sunlight, at least six hours of direct sun each day….
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…with garden soil; compostable materials such as cardboard, newspaper, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and other kitchen scraps, and manure; or a combination of the two. If you use layers of…
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
…container and choosing the right soil that’s made for seed-starting is also important. When planting multiple seeds, be sure to label them. Also, keep seeds covered during the germination process…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…year, the next year the grower is ready for them.” Tadpole shrimp are an abnormal pest. Eggs remain in the soil and are be a predictable occurrence once water is…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…When you feed those soil organisms, you wake them up and you put them to work in your soil so that they can start this cascade of events where they’re…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
Edible plants you can grow in a bog or marshy soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Water Chesnut plants Pinterest When you have a sunken, wet area on…