BYRON, Minn. — From the cab of his tractor moving across soybean stubble on a 45-degree, windy day, Kevin Connelly described an oats planting season that started quickly and proceeded without any ...

With their fragrant leaves and compact size, culinary herbs are some of the best companion plants to grow for natural pest control, larger harvest yields, and healthier gardens. But strategies for ...

One of the tasks you can complete before spring is planting cover crops. February is a perfect time to broadcast some seeds and coat the ground with plants that benefit the soil in the long run. The ...

We ask a lot of our gardens: Brilliant flowers, productive vegetables, pest-free plants and fertile soil. To get these lush results, sometimes we need to employ more than just water and compost. Crop ...