Opinion: Does Adding Fungi to Soil Do More Harm Than Good?
The use of mycorrhizal fungi—fungi that grow on plant roots—as biofertilizers is becoming more common. But it could have harmful effects on native ecosystems.
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation
Try this simple and effective tool to manage pests and boost soil health in your garden.
Sri Lanka’s Organic Experiment Went Very, Very Wrong
Last year, the country implemented a countrywide ban on agrochemicals and fertilizers. It backfired—big time.
Glass jars, photo storage boxes and old library card catalogs all make excellent seed storage solutions. Just don’t forget to label your collection!
A Guide to Growing and Cooking All Kinds of Mushrooms
Go beyond the basic grocery varieties and give oyster, maitake, lion’s mane, enoki and other fungi a try.
Banana Paper Could Help Fight a Common Potato Pest
Wrapping potato seed in organic material from banana plants disrupts the development of parasitic potato cyst nematodes.
Opinion: Farmers Are Overusing Insecticide-Coated Seeds
Studies suggest that seeds coated with neonicotinoid insecticides may harm nontarget insects, mammals and birds. In response, states are starting to restrict use of these products.
The Oregon Maple Project is one group dedicated to bringing sugaring out to the West Coast.
Honoring the Ukrainian Roots of American Wheat
‘If you’ve ever eaten a slice of bread, you can thank Ukraine.’
