Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil Amendments

Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil Amendments

Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil AmendmentsDevin Day
Published on: 01/05/2026

Learn how to amend your soil with compost, manure, and organic fertilizers. Practical timing tips, application rates, and how to avoid over-amending.

Seasonal PreparednessSkills & How-ToVegetable GardeningSoil & CompostingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides
Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits

Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits

Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring HitsDevin Day
Published on: 05/03/2026

This article guides Pacific Northwest and Mountain-region gardeners through the key March tasks — finishing dormant spray and pruning before the window closes, starting seeds indoors based on your region, and direct-sowing cold-hardy crops outdoors if you're in Western Washington. It also covers hardening off early indoor starts and what's still too early to rush.

Seasonal PreparednessVegetable GardeningSeed StartingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides