A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Organic agriculture is an increasingly popular management approach, embraced by growers and consumers alike for its potential ...

Organic Grower Summit to honor a top farmer after a committee chooses from among 15 nominees from across the U.S.

By the time spring arrives, those plants are stronger and ready to burst into bloom. It’s also the ideal season to improve ...

Now is a good time to make sure the soil around roses, berries and perennial beds is free of spent flowers and fallen leaves.

Start by conducting a soil test ( https://go.uvm.edu/soiltest) for any vegetable and berry gardens, plus additional, separate ...

Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be ...

Using manure as an amendment can do wonders for your soil, but only if you properly assess it first and make sure it doesn't ...

A thriving garden begins with healthy soil. Whether you’re growing herbs on a balcony or vegetables in your backyard, ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

Saving your garden and stopping the reach of the worms' damage is easy and can be done by locating them and regulating how ...

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, ...