Just in case home gardeners have not really considered the importance of soil temperature, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says you should. Soil temperature, she says, ...

Just because the birch buds are open and the leaves are the size of a squirrel’s ear, or larger, does not mean you can plant outdoors with impunity. Sure, the leaves signify we will finally be free of ...

In the winter, it might seem like there is not much to do in the garden, but there is one thing everyone can do to set themselves up for success in the spring. That is soil testing, of course. In ...

Fun fact: Did you know that the sweet spot for morel mushrooms to grow like crazy is between 50-60°F? Getting this right is crucial to have a big harvest of these delicious fungi. Let’s discuss the ...

Snow is nature’s winter insulation, and most of our plants are accustomed to at least some layer of snow protection before the coldest weather of winter arrives,” Don Kinzler writes ...

Observed and modeled soil moisture trends for the period 2011–2020. JJA surface soil moisture trends from 2011 to 2020 from observations and the EMBM. a,c, Map showing the trends from the CCI ...

How does record warm temperatures, heavier storm events, and greater precipitation variability impact our soil health?

Lynette Abbott examines how the rhizosphere, a narrow collar of soil clinging to plant roots, is emerging as a key player in ...