Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

One of the more helpful characteristics of much of our soil on the coast is how well is drains. Most of our substrate is a sandy loam that filters moisture quickly and keeps areas from pooling with ...

Q: Every morning we have coffee grounds left after our breakfast coffee. I wondered if it would be a good idea to dump them around my smallish vegetable and raspberry garden rather than throwing them ...

As a gardener, you probably have mixed emotions about Boise’s new citywide composting program. First, there’s anticipation. Finished compost will be provided free to customers? Where do I sign up, ...