We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

Until you start gardening, “soil” and “dirt” are interchangeable. Once you’ve tried to grow anything by just digging a hole in the ground, you’ll notice that the ground is probably full of clay or ...

Q: I really want to grow potatoes but I get poor yields and they always come out small and weirdly shaped. I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags ...

Both extremes in soil have their advantages and shortcomings. These soils act the way they do mostly because of the size of the particles that make them up. Sand particles are relatively large (by ...

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A question for Dan Gill: I have just built a 4-foot-by-8-foot raised garden bed. I will be using it for vegetables. What type of soil and how much do I need for that size garden? -- Lula Young Answer: ...

Adding organic amendments like composts and manures to soils supports and feeds soil microbes, enabling them to do their work of making nutrients available to plant roots. (Dillon Pilorget/2015) By ...

Rosemary is a handy herb to grow. The fragrant, needle-like leaves go well in stews and are a great addition to steak rubs. Plus, boiling rosemary is a great way to eliminate kitchen odors. With so ...

With their iconic bright blooms and charm, coneflowers (Echinacea) are beloved by gardeners across the country. Appearing in a range of colors from sunset oranges to striking pinks, there are so many ...