Earthworms, the unsung heroes of our gardens, often get a bad rap. Perhaps it is because they are a little slimy and dirty. Maybe it is because Aristotle called them “intestines of the ...

Myth 4. If our compost is not hot, add more nitrogen. We can do a pretty simple thought experiment to know this is a myth.

Key Points Home composting is a more affordable long-term solution than buying fertilizer.Compost uses free materials, while fertilizer requires repeat purchases.Composting also improves soil health, ...

My compost pile is teeming with red, wiggly worms. How did they get there? What are they doing? Are they beneficial in my ...

As the first organized student council in at least 10 years, Spencer said, the group put on spirit days and set up a buddies ...

IN a move to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI ...

For years, the Arlington Heights Garden Club’s plant sale featured homegrown plants. It was a way to make money and improve ...

We all know the Mediterranean sun doesn’t play around. Whether you’re lounging in Marbella or hiking around Sierra Nevada, a ...

Pick organic strawberries and blueberries this summer, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon on June 7, 21 and 28, at the UC Farm, ...

Composting is an eco-friendly way to dispose of yard and food waste. Some drawbacks include the smell, time investment, weather, and pests.

To keep piles productive and pest-free, many gardeners turn to an anti-bug compost spray to help strike the right balance.The ...