Aim to buy fresh material, as quality falls off after six months ...

You can reuse egg cartons to mulch, compost, and start seeds. However, there are a few things to know before deciding whether you should use egg cartons in the garden.

There’s something quite remarkable about growing your own plants from seeds. You gain a true sense of achievement when you see the first signs of growth emerging from the soil. And it’s not as ...

We feed birds and compost. I rake up the seed under the feeders. Can I add this to my composter? (By the way, if your Mom and Dad had Dachshunds, then I was your “Family ” doctor when you were a ...

Next time you open a bottle of wine, remember to hold onto the cork—it can be a fun, easy DIY project for your garden. These small objects can be upcycled into seed markers, broken down into compost ...

Homegrown readers are sending in their questions. Does anyone have answers for these two? Jody from Cedar Rapids sent in the first one: Hi Cindy – I love your site:) I live in C.R. and I have a ...

In March, you can learn about seed-starting, make your own compost and learn how to use color theory for floral arrangements. And all of these classes are virtual. There are dozens of classes to check ...