Today’s article is a guest post written by Stephen Scott from Terroir Seeds, home of Underwood Gardens and Grandma’s Garden Catalog. Stephen examines the complex relationships between our soil and the food that we eat:
Heirloom seeds and plants, whether they are vegetables, herbs or flowers are more popular than ever now, as more people learn [...]

Earthworm Castings are the excretions left behind by worms after they finish digesting the organic matter that makes up their diet.
The process of creating worm castings is probably the most efficient means of recycling kitchen and yard wastes.
Benefits of Worm Castings in the Garden
More than just a great plant fertilizer, castings are also a terrific soil [...]

Soil improvement is a common goal of many gardeners looking for ways to enhance the growth of their gardens.
Soil problems can range from poor texture, such as heavy clay, to issues involving soil that is deficient in nutrients, waterlogged, shallow, hard packed, or just not producing the healthy crops that the gardener desires. My simple [...]