If your plants have yellow leaves with green veins, they’re likely suffering from chlorosis. Although there are numerous causes of this issue, iron deficiency is one of the most common. Farmer Briana Yablonski will further explain this issue and provide ways to fix it.
Invasive weeds creep into gardens, no matter where you live. Repurpose them as fertilizer to turn waste into nutritious organic matter! Gather organic methods for repurposing weeds alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Modern soils are depleted of trace minerals, which can reduce the vigor of our plants and the nutrient-density of our food. In this article, soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to use Azomite to remineralize your soil.
If you have highly acidic soils, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is an easy way to adjust pH levels. Most plants prefer slightly acidic to neutral pH levels. Tackle this common issue with garden expert Katherine Rowe to learn how to raise your pH with garden lime.
Nitrogen fixers are the superheroes of the garden world, adding available nitrogen to the soil for whatever you plant next, saving you money on fertilizer, and often acting as stellar cover crops that further suppress weeds and improve soil structure. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep walks you through 11 nitrogen-fixing plants that will improve your garden soil with minimal effort.
The biggest confusion beginners face with compost is balancing nitrogen-rich inputs (greens) and carbon-heavy inputs (browns). In this article, garden expert and organic farmer Logan Hailey explains everything you need to know about balancing the carbon-nitrogen ratio for odor-free, quality home compost.
Unfortunately, most garden soil isn’t perfect. Adding soil amendments helps improve the soil and make it a welcoming place for plants. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn common soil amendments and determine which ones to add to your soil.
You know soil testing is important, but what do the results actually mean for your garden? In this article, soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey demystifies soil test results in plain language and explains how to use your recommendations for healthier garden soil.
A healthy soil microbiome can enhance crop yields, prevent plant diseases, and make gardening easier. Soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the science behind beneficial soil microbes and how you can create a thriving microbiome in your garden.
Healthy soil is a gardener’s most valuable resource, but certain products can disrupt the natural belowground ecology. If you are concerned about synthetic fertilizers harming your soil, here is what to look out for, explained by a soil expert and former farmer.
Discover simple tech-free ways to identify your garden soil texture and optimize it for healthy plants. Former organic farmer and soil expert Logan Hailey digs into the basics of soil texture and how to use amendments to improve your soil.
All plants require nutrients to grow, but it can be difficult to understand how to apply fertilizers and the necessary nutrients. Learning about the NPK ratio is a great place to start your journey into the fertilizer world. In this article, vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski will explain what NPK means and how you can use it to select the best fertilizer for your garden.