Category: Field and Garden

Is there any real difference between these, or is it just a different label? Garden soil is compost-rich, heavy, drains well, and holds a lot of nutrients. Potting soil is lighter weight,...

I grow a few thousand pounds of potatoes every year, planted, fertilized, and harvested by hand. The best fertilizer for potatoes is a low phosphorus, high potassium blend which does not harm...

I've learned that sometimes using the right materials can make a big difference. Garden soil is slightly cheaper and usually has less organic material and more sand than raised bed soil....

Before you can settle on a product, you need to understand what they are, how they work, and what your soil needs. That said, here are the products I'd be likely to recommend and what I'd use for...

I love blueberries, but they are uniquely fussy about soil conditions and fertility. Blueberry bushes usually require basic fertilization 2-4 times a year with common fertilizer. A 10-10-10...

Green and shelling beans are the most reliable crop we grow. The hard part is keeping up with picking them. Beans are usually planted by June 1st in southern Michigan, June 4th in central...