This plant thrives in poor ... These "green manures" also fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility naturally. Worm castings are rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes, making them an ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A home gardener has revealed a straightforward and effective method to keep houseplants healthy and pest-free. As spring ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says effective methods for mole control include trapping and using worm baits.

Dark, dramatic and dead set on decomposition, soil is alive. Heaving with microbes, worms, fungi and insects, it’s a hive of activity right beneath our feet. Find out the dirt on soil’s drama. In just ...

worm castings, and aged or composted animal manures improve the soil by making its texture and drainage more conducive to plant health. Soil amendments add nutrients to the microbes in soils ...

Initially, Bauerle expects the worms to cover small areas as little ... “I think farmers have known for a long time the plant-soil interface is a very important one for growing crops and has ...