by Holly Bromley |
Health conscious people are aware of the human connection to the plants living upon this earth, and how vital plants are to our very existence. We know that the environmental health of where we grow our food has a direct impact on the quality of the food we eat and therefore a [...]
by Allison Prater |
If you want to grow your own food but fear you lack the adequate space, knowledge and/or time, then Len Bartholomew’s “All New Square Foot Gardening Method” is the book for you. Bartholomew specifically designed this method to help people of all ages grow more food, in less space, using simple methods [...]
by Leslie Lyles, M.S. |
Spring is in full bloom and with it comes the desire for new life in our landscapes. A nicely landscaped yard offers many benefits to a home owner. Studies show that plants can reduce stress, increase property values, reduce glare and noise pollution, and save energy. These benefits, however, can only [...]
by Holly Bromley |
The long winter has come to an end and Spring blossoms are bursting all around us. Once again we are looking with anticipation at our fruit trees with hopes of a bountiful harvest. Fresh nectarines in abundance and a cherry crop can be outstanding. Although our Nevada climate is not always [...]
by Leslie Lyles, M.S. |
Most of us like to ignore our landscapes as soon as the cold weather comes and the irrigation systems are shut down for the winter; however, during dry winters this can be a big mistake. In order for trees to survive the winter and be healthy, they need moisture. With that [...]
by Holly Bromley, B.S. & Leslie Lyles, M.S. |
The leaves are changing from a brisk summer green to the beautiful varied fall colors. Soon the leaves will wither, readying for winter, and a layer will begin to accumulate on the earth floor. You may ache to rake, but leave those leaves!
Environmentally conscious people generally embrace [...]
by Craig Witt |
The soil in a productive garden needs to be in “BALANCE” in order to grow an abundance of nutritious produce.
If you look at the following circles, you can visualize the three basic aspects of soil and how they interact to create a well-balanced mixture.
Most gardeners and landscapers spend the majority of their [...]
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Pesticides are toxic and, while often effective against pests, can be dangerous for your family and pets. Outdoors, sprayed pesticides might drift on a breeze and dust your vegetable garden or your neighbor’s yard. Indoors, pesticides can linger in the air, exposing the family to harmful chemicals. For these reasons, many people are turning [...]
by Leslie Lyles, MS and Holly Bromley, BS |
The blazing hot days of summer are upon us. While daily temperatures soar and the humidity drops into the 20’s we suffer with dry skin and seek ways to stay well hydrated. We know that drinking plenty of water is essential to good health. Certainly Nevada can [...]
by Craig Witt and Mark O’Farrell, Soil Council |
Northern Nevada’s short growing season and cool nighttime temperatures make growing high yielding tomatoes a challenge. Consistent success can be achieved by performing a combination of gardening practices correctly. The following five practices have proven to produce outstanding results:
Season Extension
The Wall-O-Water is one of the best season [...]
Written by Craig Witt and Mark O’Farrell, Soil Council
Tough economic times are when the garden becomes most valuable. Robert Rodale sums it up quite eloquently, “so the best fall-back possession is not gold, but a large garden and a pantry full of home-produced food.”
Dr. Arden Andersen further describes the value of home-produced food; [...]
By Craig Witt and
Mark O’Farrell, Soil Council
What is the difference between mulch and compost?
Repeat this simple mantra over and over: Healthy plants need healthy soil.
A healthy soil is teaming with millions of living organisms that all contribute to the health of your plants. To get through a brutal high desert winter, your soil microbes need [...]
