Enhanced rock weathering is a method that uses crushed volcanic rock to improve soil health. Ann Leslie Davis is a freelance science writer and recently covered the issue for Modern Farmer. We ...

The application of crushed rock to farmers' fields may not only reduce greenhouse gases, it could also boost crop yields by up to 16%. These are the findings of a new study conducted by scientists ...

The second week of April is green with new growth, so you have the green light to mow the lawn, plant potatoes, peas, lettuce, cabbage, kale and other cool season crops. Enjoy harvesting daffodils ...

Now’s the time to mow and fertilize the lawn, plant cool-season crops, harvest daffodils and early tulips, and visit nurseries for perennials and cool-season annuals.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season. If ...

If you’re adding frost-sensitive crops or live in a cooler growing zone, May is often the ideal time to plant the following perennial crops. Asparagus. A little patience now means springtime feasts ...