A $20 UMass Amherst soil test gives gardeners custom advice to improve soil, save money and help plants grow better.

Cadmium is a contaminant that has attracted much attention due to its toxicity, both in agricultural production processes and in terms of food safety.

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Learn how to improve your garden soil for new plants, whether you have clay or sandy soil, are using raised beds or other long-term methods.

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School teams are testing fertilizers, light sources and seed types in an eight-week experiment.

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Our home expert explains why test your soil is the key to a healthy lawn — and how to go about getting one done.

Broccoli and cauliflower can also be planted in Boise in the early spring, according to the National Gardening Association.