Hügelkultur gardening reuses plant matter in your yard, such as old tree stumps. Here's why it may be the secret to a thriving raised garden bed.

Who knew composting was so complicated – and that there was even science behind it? In theory all it involves is taking a ...

Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various p ...

For decades after the concept of biodynamic farming was introduced in 1924, there was an aura of witch and wizard mysticism ...

Biodynamic farm cycling tours combine adventure with sustainability, offering participants the unique opportunity to discover ...

It's promoted as a natural way to condition soil and give it an organic boost. Scott Hoekstra, manager of landfill and composting operations at City of Kelowna, said it’s not the preferred ...

For more than 150 years, the 14th Amendment of the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to any person born on US soil. As the courts moved to temporarily block his order, various media ...

A recent study published in Urban Ecosystems by Dorothy Zahor and Kenneth Glynn, then graduate students at EMU (they have since both moved to Oregon State for Ph.D studies), demonstrated American ...

Over time, bacteria break down the scraps to create compost, a soil additive rich in plant nutrients — plus, you end up creating about 50 percent less trash. I’ve been composting in some form ...

When they notice a nutrient deficiency, they apply fertiliser. But what happens when the soil itself is deficient in carbon? Until recently, there hasn't been a simple product available for ...

You might see bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, soil conditioner and compost. How do you select the best one for your needs? When you select a soil product, first consider where you plan to ...