Eggshells get a lot of hype in gardening circles, and for good reason. They are a natural source of calcium, biodegradable, and an easy way to repurpose kitchen waste. But here is the truth many ...

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 ...

Whether you live in a house in the suburbs or an apartment in the city, you can compost, and it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming activity. If you have a yard, simply create a compost pile in your ...

Transform unsightly organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil additive with a compost bin and feed your garden for less.

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

Your spring blooms might be done, but your garden isn't! Get ahead for next year's blooms by adding these 7 things to your ...

Should everything be composted?” was the question discussed and addressed during a Master Gardener meeting. There is a long list of items that you can compost. Here is a list of items that will ...

Composting is a great option for minimizing waste and putting it to good use by turning food scraps and other organic matter into free fertilizer for your garden. (Nearly half of all garbage collected ...

Instead of throwing out your banana peels, try freezing them. Keeping the peels this way preserves their nutrients so you can ...