EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present challenges, but the good ...

MENOMONIE — In Wisconsin, the Central Sands Region is well known in agriculture for its sandy soil and the challenges it presents for growing crops. Encompassing parts of eight counties in central ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

Anyone seeing a white jacaranda (Jacaranda puberula), also known as caroba, blooming in the sandbank forest might assume that ...

Not watering dry edible beans on the sandy plains in central Minnesota is unheard of in a normal year. This has not been a normal year. Kidney beans were about ready for harvest on Aug. 30, 2024, at ...