Don’t let bad soil stop you from planting an edible garden. The solution? Raised garden beds. An effective and easy solution for less-than-ideal soil conditions, raised beds increase yield and reduce ...

Imagine growing fresh, healthy vegetables, herbs, or flowers without the need for soil. Sounds like something from the future ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a free Master Gardener Talk, "Gardening in the Time of Erratic Weather," from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at TinkerTown Hardware Store, 833 Route 244.

As garden excitement grows, also keep in mind dates for the average last freeze and the timing of application of fertilizers ...

The uptake of calcium from the soil by the tomato plant can be reduced by fluctuations in soil moisture — either excessively ...

When March rolls around, the urge to start gardening can become obsessive. Columnist Joyce Bupp details the perils of ...

Few homes here come with gardens full of that rich, crumbly dark soil that is a gardener’s dream when it comes to growing ...

You don’t need all 10 of the following, but the full set below will let you tackle most any yard job. 1.) Trowel. Think of ...

If you're looking for Canadian alternatives to American greenhouse, nursery and garden supplies this spring, you don't have ...

It would be better if the head is stainless steel and there are treads on top of the blade. If you’re gardening in a raised bed or backyard, a shovel is a practical hand tool for digging, lifting, and ...

This week's garden column offers tips about preparing for spring, including the use of compost or mulch in your garden and ...

The lack of sufficient organic material is no laughing matter when it comes to your soil’s tilth and fertility. The organic faction in your soil is the next all-important issue after soil texture and ...