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Growing fresh strawberries is actually a lot easier than you might think. In fact, one particular method makes this gardening project is a breeze!

Different cover crop application methods and timing of those applications were evaluated at Ivy Tech in Lafayette, IN. Cover crop treatments are highlighted from right to left which corresponds to ...

If you dropped out of your mathematics class in college to start a gardening business, the sad news is that you need to revisit those math books again. The good news is, this math will make life easy ...

An overarching goal for planting cover crops is to produce as much biomass as possible during the growing window. Higher levels of cover crop biomass will reduce soil erosion, inhibit weed growth, and ...

If you’re hoping to put in some new raised beds for your spring garden, you may be able to save yourself a few steps.

If you'd like to mold your plant life into beautiful, unique shapes, then employ this gardening method that has been in use for thousands of years.

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Every stage in the development of your garden is important, but nothing matches the excitement of getting your plants into the ground once spring comes around.

Spring’s first warm days seduce even the most disciplined gardeners. The soil softens, the sun shines brighter, and seeds in their packets practically beg to be planted. It’s tempting to push ahead, ...