Producers spot healthy soil through diverse ground cover, beneficial insects, earthworms and lab tests measuring microbial ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Dear Neil: My wife and I like to make our own compost to amend the soil in our vegetable garden and potted plants. We always end up with volunteer vegetable seedlings (tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, etc ...