~a back to basics guide to great harvests in northern Nevada~
This has been a very wet winter for northern Nevada. While we need the water, our soils need some thoughtful
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Most of us are aware of the importance of “garden gold” for improving Nevada’s soils. But, how successful have you
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Fall garden clean-up is underway, but before you kick yard waste to the curb, consider composting. Composting breaks down living
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The Sierras are topped with snow, and the valley floor has received some much needed rain. While many vegetable gardens
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By Joy Paterson, Extension Educator and Ashley Andrews, Horticulture Assistant If you have been keeping a compost pile, you have
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Soil is the foundation of our landscapes. Without good soil, plants won’t grow and thrive. Good soil has a mixture
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Gardening in Nevada can be quite a challenge. Temperature extremes, drought and other factors can make any gardener begin to
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One of my pet peeves is when people refer to soil as “dirt.” Soil is not dirt; it is not
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