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

Add castings from worm composting to improve the soil condition in a vegetable garden and add nutrition for growing plants.

Apr 8, 2010 - Barbara Brown

Improve garden soil by learning how to compost. Recycling food scraps plus yard debris with the right composting supplies can transform your garden.

May 3, 2010 - Carolyn Morgan

Most people know what an earthworm looks like, but not many know what it does.

Feb 2, 2008 - John J. Pascarella

Transform poor soil into nutrient-rich soil where vegetables and fruits flourish.

Dec 8, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Worm castings (a.k.a. worm poop or vermicompost), are a high nitrogen source of organic matter good for growing vegetables and flowers in the ground or in pots.

Sep 27, 2009 - Jessica Ferguson

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

Worm composting is the process of converting kitchen and garden waste into a high fertility soil improver.

Mar 22, 2010 - Brenda Reeves

Add nutritional compost to your vegetable garden using this simple method that doesn't require building, piling, measuring, or maintenance.

Dec 3, 2009 - Chris McLaughlin

Worm compost is a valuable additive to the organic garden. Building a worm bin is one way to harvest compost. An easier way to obtain worm castings is via a worm tower.

Jun 9, 2009 - Cassandra Truax

There is no doubt that creating a garden is backbreaking work - or is it? Here are two easy ways to make a vegetable garden - without digging.

Sep 25, 2009 - Beverley Boorer

Raised bed gardens are more popular than ever. Whether building a new bed or getting an existing one ready for spring planting, it's important to prepare the soil.

Feb 21, 2010 - Kelly Smith

What the heck are composting worms and why do I want them in my garden? Composting worms can live in the garden if provided food and shelter.

May 25, 2010 - Cassandra Truax

Adding ample compost to the garden will help boost yields. One of the easiest ways to add compost to the garden is by providing habitat for composting worms.

Jan 20, 2010 - Cassandra Truax

Kids start a worm farm to learn about decomposition, plant growth, the life cycle of worms, and how they help the earth in this fun, easy science project.

Jun 23, 2011 - Kelly O'Brien

Organic gardening is about growing food naturally without the use of pesticides and herbicides. Use these key factors to ensure a healthy and hearty organic garden.

Sep 27, 2009 - Quinn Collor

A few hints and tips to help gardeners succeed on a heavy clay soil.

Jul 23, 2010 - Ben Groves

Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) saves money, recycles, and benefits the earth. Worm castings are natural fertilizer. E-Z vermiculture with this basic worm bin plan.

Jul 14, 2006 - Sally Odum

Common pests found in the vegetable garden and the diseases spread by these insects. A closer look for the beginning gardener.

Dec 8, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross