I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

You can learn a lot about your soil by simply running it through your fingers. Getty Images Healthy soil is the key to growing a beautiful and thriving garden. Building and nourishing the soil begins ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

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The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

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Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

Amy Barkley, Cornell Cooperative Extension livestock and beginning farm specialist, is pictured with a soil test. Submitted photo Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program highlights the importance of soil sampling to understand the nutrient content of agricultural soils. Soil ...