If you have a vegetable garden, you might have tried composting. But if you're like me, you may have ended up with a slimy ...
Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...
Folks have tried putting crushed eggshells in their gardens for all kinds of purposes: to act as mulch, to feed plants, to stop weeds from growing, and to keep pests away. Most of those ideas don't ...
Explore how to compost leaves for vegetable garden soil with these composting tips. Autumn is finally here, and soon it will be bringing much cooler temperatures (much appreciated after a long toasty ...
I this video I explain what we do when we run out of our own homemade compost. I also show our composting bay system made ...
CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...
Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da’ Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. “Professionally, I’m a psychotherapist, and I also have a deep connection to Indigenous gardening ...
Well, you knew it was coming. If you were hoping that those last few green and rock-hard tomatoes would magically turn into truly vine-ripened beauties, that ship sailed at approximately 4:32 a.m.
If you want to help take care of the planet, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable bags ...
If you don’t have access to a compost heap or a garden to dig a hole into to bury the waste, you could try placing the waste in a large plant pot with some store-bought compost on top to cover up any ...
If you don’t have space for a compost bin or a bit nervous about getting the mix right, Hannah has a tip for you. One option is to use the dig-and-drop method. All you need is access to a garden, food ...
Turning leftover pumpkins into fertilizer gives your garden a natural nutrient boost while keeping food waste out of landfills. Pumpkin scraps release vitamins and minerals like potassium, phosphorus, ...