Now that recent rains have softened up the soil it is time to begin planting garlic. I spend a good deal of time and money on beefing up the soil before planting. It pays off with huge bulbs in early ...

Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...

A research team successfully developed a solar-powered artificial plant device and rapidly purified soil contaminated with radioactive cesium. This device, which mimics plant transpiration, can ...

Question: I am ready to replant my nasturtiums for fall and winter. Is now the time to sow the seeds? Answer: Wait just a few weeks longer for more moderate weather to return and then start nasturtium ...

Gardening in September and the first half of October is considered by many the sweet spot of the entire year. While it’s certainly not the time to plant warm-weather crops, there’s a lot that can be ...

This week has been one of the hardest for me to put words together. Usually, I sit down to write whatever is sitting at the top of my mind. That’s my rhythm — it keeps things honest and real. But what ...

A group of Democratic legislators want Boar’s Head officials to appear before a congressional caucus before reopening the production plant that was behind a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024. The ...

While spending hours working on your garden can be a joy, it's always nice to have some plants that grow and thrive with little effort on your part. But if you have especially clay-heavy soil, finding ...

My zucchini plants have died. Is it too late to plant seeds for new plants this season? It is possibly a bit late to plant zucchini at the end of August, but it might work if you want to try a very ...

A federal order mandating continued operations at Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell Plant in Port Sheldon Township has been extended. The order was set to expire at 12 a.m. Aug. 21. In the evening ...