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Composting (Part 4): How Much Compost is Too Much?
Compost is great for your garden, but can you have too much of a good thing? What problems could there be if you use too much? Will it harm your plants ... or something else?
Composting (Part 3): What to Add and What to Avoid
What can you add to your compost pile? Is it any organic material, or are there some things you may want to avoid? What about dryer lint or hair?
Composting (Part 2): Simpler Than it Sounds
Calculating C:N ratios? Regular turning? For anyone who's been put off from composting because it sounds too involved -- it really isn't as hard as it's sometimes made out to be.
Compost: The Most Valuable Organic Matter for Your Soil
When it comes to building healthy soil, there may be no more important tool in the garden than compost. So what is compost, and how does it help our plants?
Humus: What Is It and Why It Matters
We've heard that humus is good for our garden, but do we know what it actually is? And, for that matter, does ANYONE know what it actually is? And why has humus become a controversial topic?
Plants in Water: A Balancing Act
We're told not to overwater our plants, but some popular houseplants grow fine with their roots fully immersed in water and nearly all outdoor plants experience overwatering at times. How does that work?
No Mow May: Does It Really Help Pollinators?
No Mow May is a popular initiative that encourages people to stop mowing their lawns for a month to help bees and other pollinators. But does it really work? And what are the drawbacks? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of No Mow May from a gardener's perspective.
How Frogs Benefit Your Garden -- And How to Attract Them
Frogs enrich your garden in many ways: they control pests, provide food for other wildlife, and indicate a healthy environment. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of frogs and their role in the garden ecosystem.
Fast-Growing Cool-Weather Crops for Spring
At the beginning of a new gardening season, temperatures are still low, but some vegetables that thrive in cool weather and can be ready to eat in just a few weeks. Choose these vegetables and before you know it, you'll eating your first batch of produce fresh from your garden.
Helping Ground-Nesting Bees: The Unsung Garden Heroes
Most bees don't live in hives and most don't live in hollow stems. They live in the ground and emerge from the soil in the spring and summer to join us in the garden. What can we do to make their winters easier?