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7 things you should add to your garden in September for bigger blooms next spring

Key Points Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients.Add biochar or sulfur for soil ...

Your Soil Could Be Sabotaging Your Lawn—Here’s How to Find Out

This simple at-home test can tell you why your lawn and garden are struggling. And fall is an ideal time to fix it.

Growing Your Own Food Doesn’t Always Save Money—Here’s When It Actually Does

Growing your own food can save money, but a garden does not automatically turn a grocery bill into pocket change. Seeds cost ...

The Weed That Feeds Your Whole Garden For Free

Comfrey earned its “invasive weed” reputation from one variety that spreads aggressively by seed, but the type most gardeners actually grow for fertilizer, a sterile hybrid called Bocking 14, doesn’t ...
Rural Sprout

The End-of-Season Tomato Tasks You Don’t Want to Skip

Wind down the growing season right by taking care of a few simple tasks that will boost your final tomato crop and set you up ...
breakfreefromplastic

Organizations, the government sector, and grassroots waste pickers call for accelerating waste management as a strategy to address climate change

The International Zero Waste Seminar brought together representatives from 26 municipalities and 45 organizations from more ...