…agricultural material. To be eligible, farmers have to use the material for soil incorporation or land application as an alternative to the burning of the material. Certain crop types include…
Tips for Starting a Hanging Basket Garden
…wisely. It’s best to go with smaller plants because of their need for support and headspace in the pot. Hanging baskets will need to have an ideal soil as well…
Growing Your Own Lettuce
…But if worried about warmer temperatures, plant in partial shade to help soil remain cooler. You can start head lettuce indoors approximately one month before it should be planted outdoors….
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…are several reasons why it’s a good idea to make your own potting mix, including: You know exactly what’s inside your soil, you can save your hard-earned money, homemade…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…spilled seeds are removed or covered by soil to protect wildlife and the environment; and remove all treated seed left in containers and equipment. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an…
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
…the soil is about 60-70°F. If you don’t want dill coming back, either snip it before the seeds form or plant it in a container. Once outside, beware of aphids,…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
…Bullard said no matter if a grower is looking for erosion control, pollinator habitat, increased soil organic matter or added nitrogen, their work is continuing to find the best and…
Tips for Growing Carrots in Containers
…containers is easy, especially if you choose the right varieties, and the right soil they need in order to thrive. Carrots are a great addition to any balcony: you simply…
The Bleeding Heart Plant and How to Grow it
…shade-loving specimen plant, all with dainty little locket-like flowers. All plants in this family need a semi- to full-shaded spot in moist, humus-rich, fertile soil. Although they’re pretty frost-hardy, they’re…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…when the soil is warm enough. Starting your tomato and broccoli seeds indoors, as well as planting peanuts, sweet potato, squash, cucumbers, melons, and corn. Also, anywhere where mulch is…
Nutria Eradication Will Require Sustained Efforts
…which can result in the denuding of wetlands areas and riparian areas, and they also burrow into soil banks and so that can create instability in the surrounding soils…so we’re…
Growing Your Own Persimmons
…frequently checking to make sure they’re staying wet. Then, plant seeds 1-inch deep in a peat pot prepped with planting soil. Place near a window or under grow lights and…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
…of compost per year; using only organic fertilizers; maintaining a moist soil; and using a mulch composed of straw, chopped leaves, a light layer of chemical-free grass clippings, newspaper and…