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Clover, etc

Getting back to basics. Thinking about what is below the soil surface. Taking advantage of plants like clover. All the good stuff.

Compost made easy

You don't have to work yourself to death to make good compost.

Keeping Soil Covered

It's extremely dry in Ohio. According to the United States Drought Monitor website, southeast Ohio is "abnormally dry," and areas in the...

Start with Soil

What do beginning gardeners need to know to succeed, when success means getting an acceptable harvest and not feeling like they are...

Science, soil, headlines, and random photos

I have something of an obsession with soil. To give you a idea of what I mean, if someone asks me if I like Jethro Tull, I look forward...

Garden myth menu

The Christmas season is upon us, a time of insufferable music, delectable baked goods, and the making of lists. Since I swore off lists...

Wood chips and stump grindings 

If you have the space, a wonderful method to suppress weeds and build soil is using wood chips. Call your local tree service to find out...

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