Soil texture determines how much and how often to water
It's a myth that lawns and gardens in sandy soil need more water than other soils
Is charcoal a good soil amendment?
Q: Do you have published, current, projected , research in the effects of charcoal amendment to agricultural soils/forest soils?
Heavy metals in urban soils: Best practices to stay safe
Q: Given the recent news on emissions of heavy metals in Portland, I'm looking for information on which vegetables take up these pollutants from the soil. What else should I be concerned about?
Are ashes good for my soil?
Q: Can fireplace ash be used in the garden successfully or is it harmful to the soil?
Composting at Winter Green Farm Improves Soil Health and Protects Water Quality
In 1980 Jack Gray and Mary Jo Wade started Winter Green Farm just 20 miles west of Eugene, five years later Wali and Jabrila Via joined them and in 2009 long-time employees Chris Overbaugh and Shannon Shipp-Overbaugh also took joint ownership of the farm. The farm is certified organic and Salmon Safe by Oregon Tilth and also uses biodynamic methods. They strive to create...
IPM Soilborne Diseases
Presentation by Kurtis L. Schroeder, Cropping Systems Agronomist & Plant Pathologist, on Soilborne Diseases of Cereals: Identification and Management
Soils and Compost
Healthy soil can improve crop and livestock production. The publications and other resources listed here offer information on how to assess, improve, and maintain soil health for both croplands and pastures. Several publications address fertilization and composting specifically for organic production.
Thinning: an important forest management tool
Thinning is the term foresters apply to removal of some trees from a stand to give others more room (and resources) to grow. It is a tool for improving timber value, making sites more productive, and — perhaps most commonly — for keeping trees healthy. Learn when to thin and how much to cut, and learn why the answer may be "it depends."