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Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

Planting seeds sounds straightforward. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular.

Starting seeds indoors is a time-honored way to get a jump on the growing season. Follow these steps to successfully start veggie, herb and flower seeds indoors.

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species. 

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it's time to think about tomatoes.

It might seem early, but the experts say the planning starts now if you want to be ready to plant in spring.