Most desert soils contain less than one percent organic matter. Good gardening soils need three to four percent.

Jan 2, 2007 - Robert Dailey

North Carolina is not thought of as a wine state, but a number of operations have opened in recent years. One of the newest wineries in the state is Cypress Bend.

May 27, 2007 - Cyndi Allison

Like other wine regions, some vineyards in England offer the opportunity to visit, see the wine making and enjoy a potter in a wine shop.

Jan 25, 2011 - James Graham

Soil is made from minerals, water, air and organic matter. The key to great garden soil is increasing the organic matter and the biological activity in the soil.

Jul 10, 2009 - Cassandra Truax

A handful of good soil should hold billions of bacteria, millions of protozoa and other microbes, thousands of tiny arthropods and hundreds of larger organisms.

Mar 12, 2009 - Robert Dailey

There is a good old fashioned non scientific way to test your soil in a pinch; this is it.

Jan 12, 2009 - Tina Samuels

Will the number of years affect your relationship?

Aug 3, 2007 - Cherie Burbach

All soils are different. Getting to know the characteristics of your particular soil, and working with them, is the key to a great garden.

Apr 7, 2011 - Lauren Berry

Learn how to start building your garden step by step. This article details how to decide on location of the garden and soil preparation.

May 30, 2009 - Deborah Harding

England is at at the northernmost limit for wine production. Great care has to be taken. However, the highly characterful wines still attract new entrants.

Jun 9, 2010 - Mark Azavedo

When Frey Vineyards opened in Mendocino's Redwood Valley in 1980 it was the first organic winery there. Now there are 15, more than in any other US county

May 28, 2007 - Mike Gerrard

While enjoying the countryside of West Virginia, stop and enjoy some of the wineries you may discover in your travels.

Jul 2, 2010 - Kathleen Sullivan

Using the metaphor of a vineyard, Jesus taught his disciples that Christians produce varying amounts of fruit and describes the interaction between believers and God.

Jul 30, 2009 - Mistie Shaw

Native Earth Teaching Farm, located on the island of Martha's Vineyard, is dedicated to teaching children and the community about raising local food.

Feb 19, 2011 - Katrina Nevin

Maintaining momentum between Life Coaching Sessions is key to getting results. Here are some helpful reminders and tips to unstick those stuck moments.

Feb 17, 2011 - Michael Laffey

Improve soil for any new garden without digging. Use mulch, plus a bit of patience, to smother lawn and control weeds. Then plant flowers, ground covers, or shrubs.

Nov 14, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Desert soils tend to be low in organic matter, and high in alkaline and salts. Here are ways to improve desert soils for vegetable gardens.

Apr 24, 2007 - Robert Dailey

After removing grass and weeds, loosen the soil and add organic matter to the flower bed. Soil preparation is the most important step to growing beautiful flowers.

Apr 3, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin

Sandy, clay or loam, it's important to make sure a garden's soil is ready to feed new plants.

Apr 30, 2008 - Gina Hannah