Soil
Mycorrhizae: The Mycorrhizosphere Phenomenon
Dr. Robert G. Linderman continues his discussion of mycorrhizal fungi in the garden. This time he touches on the mycorrhizosphere...
Mycorrhizae: Evaluating The Products
In this article, Dr. Bob Linderman talks about evaluating mycorrhizal products, inoculating plants and cultural practices that enhance the...
Magnesium in Soil
Magnesium deficiency, like any deficiency, leads to a reduction in yields. Read on to discover why this element is so important to have...
Mycorrhizae: The Straight Story
The term mycorrhizae describes the symbiotic relationship between specialized soil fungi and the roots of most plants on Earth. In this...
Choosing the Right Soil For Your Garden
When it comes to starting a new garden or fresh container plants, getting the right soil is essential for building a strong foundation for...
A Root Primer
Beneath every great plant there’s a healthy root system. Matt LeBannister takes you through the basic information you’ll need to know to...
Compost Tea Considerations
Compost tea, or the stewing of aged compost in water, provides many benefits for the garden, the most significant of which are the...
Three Ways to Grow Organically
The organic growing trend is enticing in so many ways, which is why more and more people are giving it a go.
Growing 101: Skills to Garden By
Here is an extended list of what every grower new and seasoned alike should—but might not—know.
Getting the Right Ammonium to Nitrate Ratio
Nitrogen is one of the three most essential plant nutrients, and plants absorb this element in either the ammonium or nitrate forms. Giving...
How to Improve Plant Growth with Micro-organisms
The most common types of beneficial micro-organisms used by indoor growers can be broken down into three categories: beneficial bacteria,...
Organic Hydroponics: Taking Soil Out of the Mix
Organic hydroponics can seem like an oxymoron since many organic-food producers insist that soil is an essential component of the mix....
The Comfort Zone: Fostering Healthy Bacteria in the Greenhouse
What’s going on beneath the surface of your garden? It’s essential to the health of your plants to ensure a vital root zone, and you can’t...
Why Humic Acid is Beneficial for Plant Growth
Just what exactly is that black powdery stuff growers are often asked to put in their soil, and how does it work? Here is master gardener...
Building an Effective Fertilizer Regimen
What should you be feeding your plants? Figuring out their perfect diet is a matter of trial and error and careful observation.
Choose Your Grow Medium - Coco Coir and More
The following is a look at why the type of medium a grower ends up using might just be the most important decision he or she makes in terms...
Choosing Your Growing Medium
Choosing the right growing medium is critical to ensure the productivity of plants, but what, exactly, is a grower to do? Read on to learn...
What Not To Do When Applying Fertilizers
Applying fertilizer is not as easy as it seems. Here are the top 10 errors Don Lester has seen people make over the years... Read, learn...
A Sum Greater Than its Parts: Soil Composition
Soil is a combination of materials, and the percentage of these in relation to each other can have a big impact on how your garden...
