If you want to grow your own vegetables in the garden, be prepared for a lot of work. From planning to execution and harvest, there are several points to consider. Hobby gardeners are always looking ...

BURLIGNGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Today, on Cabbage Day, it’s worth remembering that the best cabbage is shaped before the first seed goes in the ground, when ...

Soil color could replace expensive chemical tests, helping farmers monitor fertility and carbon faster and more safely.

Beginning with a broad overview of the subject of soil chemistry, Reid, a soil scientist for more than 30 years, leads the reader through a detailed discussion of the subject at hand. In 13 chapters, ...

Scientists are highlighting biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass, as a promising solution to help soils store carbon and reduce ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes. By Margaret Roach Mulch provides so many services in the garden, from retaining soil ...

Soils play a central role in the climate system, regulating processes such as carbon storage, water dynamics, nutrient cycling and ecosystem productivity.