If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

How often do we connect the health of our soil to the health of our food and the health of ourselves? You can grow your own food without any access to the soil — just make some of your own. Madness, I ...

10:05, Fri, May 2, 2025 Updated: 10:40, Fri, May 2, 2025 If you’re keen to give your garden a bit of a boost and help out the environment too, now is the perfect time to start composting at home. By ...

With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

Compost is one of the most nutrient-rich sources of food for gardens and can be used in numerous different ways. The earthy-smelling material can help improve soil structure, keep the pH level of soil ...

The Occasional Gardener: It's easier to make compost in a wormery that with a compost bin but, since nobody has yet set up a worm kennels for the holidays, it's best to stick with straw. We've all ...