AS WE MOVE through July and our yard and gardens are flourishing, let us dive into a “Nutrients 101 short course.” ...

The Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says scrawny tomato plants might indicate soil has been depleted of nutrients.

Hydrangeas are a popular plant but if the flowers are not as big as they should be it could be due to a lack of nutrients - ...

Most people don’t think about it until it becomes a necessity or a problem, but dirt and soil are important parts of all of ...

Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

Chard and spinach yield abundant fresh greens with little effort. Chard – and its relatives seakale beet and spinach beet – is a biennial, and when sown in July, forms strong plants over winter. They ...

Hydrangeas are a popular plant that produce big, beautiful blooms - but there is one kitchen scrap that can help boost their ...

Roses can be a beautiful addition to a garden, but the flowers require a certain level of care to ensure they grow to their ...

Cucumbers are a popular vegetable among hobby gardeners and self-sustainers. When planting this vegetable, it's important to pay attention not only to the cucumber itself but also to the plants on ...

The team behind Circle Forestry and its sister company, Circle Soil, is working to transform both how forests are managed and how consumers think about soil health, even in their own homes.

Lake Winnipesaukee supports our economy, our communities, and our way of life. So far this summer, we haven’t seen any cyanobacteria blooms on the big lake, which is great news, ...

Maxwell Farms, also known as Maxwell United, won the 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmers of the Year. KCCI spoke with a farmer who shared what they and others do.