The Dirt on Soil

By amending the soil in your garden, you can improve basic soil structure and, as a result, improve other characteristics of your garden soil. A soil amendment is a material that primarily improves the soil physically, as opposed to chemically. Soil amendments...
When Can I Start Seeds?

When Can I Start Seeds?

To decide when to plant seeds inside for transplanting outdoors, first determine the average last frost date at your garden site. This can range from May 2 in the southeastern metro to June 11 in the Brainerd area and can vary a week or more depending on conditions....