The Garden – Homestead on the Range

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.

Do Plants Need Vitamins?

Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?

Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop.

Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter

There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.

5 Tips for Storing Seeds

So how and where should you store seeds for maximum longevity? Here are five tips.

A Beginner’s Guide to Peat Humus

Peat humus seems to be one of those “magical” soil amendments that can fix whatever ails your garden (assuming you can find any to purchase). But is this perception accurate? Let’s find out.