For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and ...

Who knew composting was so complicated – and that there was even science behind it? In theory all it involves is taking a ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed contain potassium, which is a major nutrient for plants. The other ...

Learning how to grow snowdrops is so easy, you'll wonder why you never did before. Their nodding heads appear from January ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

Broward is also pondering large-scale composting too. Waste Management (WM) offered to open back up its Okeechobee Organics ...

As spring approaches, the City of San Diego is offering residents an opportunity to enhance their gardens with nutrient-rich compost — completely free of charge.

Many California natives require fire to germinate their seeds and so we could see some of them sprouting this winter and ...

Members of Fordhall Organic Farm's Care Farm team have got their hands dirty moving compost into their garden as part of ...

The first day of spring is a little over a month away, but in the meantime, clean up your containers and tools and get your ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.