Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

Gardening naturally lends itself to reusing and recycling — just think about compost and last year’s seed trays. So if there’s a way to reduce trash while saving money on produce, you can count me in.

One of the more helpful characteristics of much of our soil on the coast is how well is drains. Most of our substrate is a sandy loam that filters moisture quickly and keeps areas from pooling with ...

You’ve likely heard about composting but how much do you know about it? Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr has tips for composting and vegetable gardening. You can find more tips on Larry’s Facebook ...

The Master Gardeners design and maintain gardens and a compost demonstration site for the purpose of teaching good horticultural practices. Stop by our demonstration site at the Cooperative Extension ...