I often get asked how much drainage and how much soil should I put in my raised garden bed for growing vegetables when first starting out? This video briefly explains my ratio of soil to drainage in a ...

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CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

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 ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking," is ...

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Growing mint indoors means you'll have a constant supply of fresh flavor for salads, desserts, cocktails, and garnishes. Grow ...

Soil quality research is the study of the characteristics, composition, and health of a soil sample and how these factors impact the soil's ability to perform it's intended function. Lesson 1 provides ...

Most gardeners don’t realise how much their soil affects everything they plant. You can water, fertilise, and prune all you […] ...

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Every gardener’s dream is to never weed again. When people read that an herbicide kills all unwanted plants, they think they have found a miracle cure for their weed problems. It is important to ...