Division of Extension
In our rapidly changing climate, a calendar date is not a reliable method to choose when to plant your vegetable garden. A better method to determine when to put seeds in the ground is to test soil temperatures.
Lead in garden soil can pose health risks to gardeners and to those who eat the garden’s produce. Here’s how to reduce contamination and submit samples for analysis.
Save money and protect the environment by having your soil tested before applying lime and fertilizer. This concise publication tells you when and how to sample and where to send it for testing.
Starting a vegetable garden may seem overwhelming to a first-time gardener, but it can be quite easy. This article focuses on how gardeners can select and prepare their garden site to ensure success.
Proper soil pH allows plants to efficiently take up nutrients. Learn how to reduce high soil pH in this factsheet.
Here are answers to the questions gardeners ask most often about growing vegetables. From asparagus to watercress, this guide covers over 50 vegetables plus other basic gardening topics.
Container gardening is an increasingly popular way for home gardeners to grow their favorite vegetables, particularly when gardening space is limited. This article provides practical tips on growing plants in containers.
Manure can be a valuable soil additive, but can also contain bacteria that can contaminate vegetables and cause human disease if not composted properly. Learn how to use manure safely here.
Cover crops are plants grown to improve soil structure and fertility, reduce weeds, and provide habitat for beneficial insects. Learn about growing cover crops in your garden in this factsheet.
Above-ground gardening offers access for gardeners of all ages and abilities. This publication highlights key considerations for raised beds and containers, including construction, selection, soil, planting, and irrigation.
This detailed publication covers all the fundamentals of vegetable gardening, including plant selection, management and harvesting, to help home gardeners be successful.
Learn how to determine what type of community garden to build, identify resources and tools, manage volunteers, educate gardeners and forge community connections in this publication.
