Annual ryegrass is fast-growing and easier to establish by broadcast seeding than other grass cover crops. It needs to be planted earlier than cereal rye to get good fall cover. Ryegrass is conducive ...

Cover crops provide multiple benefits to the producer and the environment. The primary benefit is additional forage production from the growth of the cover crop which can be used by the producer for ...

Don’t let bad soil stop you from planting an edible garden. The solution? Raised garden beds. An effective and easy solution for less-than-ideal soil conditions, raised beds increase yield and reduce ...

Many people view spring as a season of rejuvenation. That renewal may be somewhat metaphorical for human beings, but it’s literal for lawns and gardens that begin to grow anew as temperatures rise and ...

Happy 63rd Birthday to Mike Rowe, one of America's great informational television presenters. Known for his rich baritone voice and approachability, Rowe has hosted ...

Attend a workshop hosted by UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology to learn all about weeds. The Good Weeds, Bad Weeds Workshop ...

Have you ever wondered how to grow rhubarb? Delicious in a cake, compote, or crumble with custard, the elegant pink and green stems tend to be one of the earliest harvests of the year. Add a forcing ...

We all know peppers are now like gold; very costly! Peppers, both hot and sweet varieties, are excellent crops for home gardens. They thrive in warm conditions and can be grown in pots or directly ...

Soil organic carbon is greater when grazing cover crops, which can decrease soil bulk density and increase water-stable soil aggregates. Money savings from grazing cover crops instead of feeding ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...