Environmental scientists and specialists, who typically are involved in climate research, sustainability analysis and ...

The hardy cannabis plant can adapt to a lot of soil types and many successful crops have been harvested without ever paying attention to pH, but it never hurts to check. When growing plants in soil, ...

Cilantro fares best when in well-draining, slightly acidic soil. If your soil is more alkaline, fear not, there are easy ...

The first thing you should do is test the pH of the existing soil in your outdoor grow. A simple kit will give you a good idea of what you’re working with, and you can act accordingly. Lime can raise ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

KENNETT SQUARE, PA - As concerns increase about the environmental impacts of harvesting peat and the rising costs of peatmoss used as a growing substrate, researchers are seeking feasible alternatives ...

In Part I of this series, I shared my boyhood memory of a family tomato-growing contest that sparked my interest in growing tomatoes. I also shared my favorite varieties of tomatoes, one of which, the ...