Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting seeds at a time when repeated freezing and thawing is causing the ground to heave.
Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter
There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.
Best Plants for Compacted Soils
Plants with the ability to resist compaction and its associated problems, for garden, orchard, lawn, field, and pasture.
Nitrogen in Plants
Because plants contain so much nitrogen, it is little wonder that they require ample amounts. Without it, plants simply cannot grow.
How Does Organic No-Till Farming Work?
The primary goal of organic no-till is essentially the same as that of conventional no-till—to protect soil from erosion.
Aluminum in Plants
Aluminum toxicity in corn; note how the two center rows appear pale and stunted relative to the row on the right. Photo courtesy of USDA ARS. Most people probably don't think of aluminum as a key nutrient for field, garden, or orchard crops, and indeed scientists don't consider it essential for plant growth. Nevertheless, it … Continue reading Aluminum in Plants
The Homesteading Bucket List Part 2: 25 More Practical Country Living Projects
Ready for 25 more skills to build on the ones you mastered previously? This set is more advanced than the first, so take your time.
Cover Crop Decision Tool
An easy-to-use way to choose the right cover crop for your unique growing conditions!
Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers
Kansas growers will have to make some adjustments, but "Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers" is still a highly recommended resource.
Hardpan
Preventing and dealing with hardpan doesn't have to be complicated.
Homestead on the Range 