Checking the soil: Bees N Blooms hosts a soil testing workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at 3883 Petaluma Hill Road.

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

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January is not just a month for cozy sweaters and hot cocoa—it’s turning into a revelation for North Carolina gardeners.

Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil ...

A soil test should be performed before adding amendments willy-nilly. For example, Epsom salt for roses must be added with care.

It’s a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It can be deadly and it could be in your home. It’s called Radon. It’s a ...

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Alabama health officials warn that the radioactive gas radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced in a news release that it will ...

With a synchronized tap from run-of-the-mill hammers on metal plates resting on the ground, researchers kneeling in nine fields across four continents believe they’ve hit upon more than just the earth ...

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the Lung Association’s recently released “State of Lung Cancer” report, about 58% of homes tested for radon in Iowa had ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.