Stay updated with breaking news from Swamp Aster. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Opportunity to plan for healthy lakes and shorelines By Eileen Persike Editor It’s spring in the Northwoods. The days are getting longer, the snow has finally melted, and lakes were free of ice in time for the fishing opener. As water enthusiasts and lake home owners anticipate another glorious
Photo by Michael Feldmann Soil is much more than simple dirt. On close inspection, garden soil is a complex mixture of mineral particles, organic materials, moisture, living organisms and chemical nutrients. Different soil types contain different amounts of minerals and nutrients, providing different levels of plant life improvement. The quality of crops depends on the top soil, the nutritional value in which they grow. In order for the crop harvested from the fields to be rich and healthy, a farmer would do well to know the basic properties of the soil, its types and preparation rules befo...