For about $15, you can get a down-and-dirty soil analysis from your state university’s agricultural lab – including results for phosphorus, potassium, pH (acidity), and organic matter content. But you ...

Is colourimetry the future of soil carbon measurement?New research led by Dr Yassine Bouslihim at the National Institute of ...

January is the perfect month for some garden planning. While the real work begins in spring (once the ground becomes more workable after frost), it's never too early for some preparation. One of the ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise and tidal flooding is increasing soil salinity risks in coastal farm fields (Figure 1). Soil salinity is related to the presence of soluble salts and cations ...

One of the most common questions gardeners have is how to fertilize specific plants. Many plants have individual nutrient needs, but for all plants it’s challenging to guess at what you need without ...