Time to Test Your Soil
December 9, 2014Garden-soil testing can reveal nutrient deficiencies, pH imbalances and other information to help you grow a successful crop.
Beginning Farmers’ Guide to Preventing Blossom End Rot
August 5, 2014What’s that big black mark on your tomato? It’s blossom end rot and you need to get calcium into your soil—fast!
How to Read Your Soil Test
May 12, 2014Although ordering and interpreting a soil test is far from glamorous, it will give you key facts about your soil that will help make your garden a success.
6 Soil Problems and Amendment Solutions
June 10, 2013If you’re facing growing problems, the first place to turn is your soil. A number of soil problems can throw your garden off balance, but there’s no shortage of amendments to set things right.
Using Wood Ash in the Garden
January 3, 2013We’ve been busy trying to stay warm here in western Pennsylvania and have been enjoying many fires in our fireplace. As a result, we have a lot of wood ash.
