Mushroom compost is made from spent mushroom farming substrate. It's now widely available, and there are lots of reasons you should use it on your veggie patch.

A practical guide to garden mulch: learn organic and inorganic types, benefits for moisture, temperature, and weeds, plus ...

Compost has a reputation for nourishing soils, but large- and small-scale growers should consider its benefits and risks before solely depending on it for key nutrients. Compost is a great tool for ...

GREENFIELD, Iowa —An organic vegetable research study at the Iowa State University Neely-Kinyon Research Farm is showing big benefits from cover crops in terms of decreased nitrate leaching and ...

The trash can might hold the most valuable gardening supplies in the house. Coffee grounds, eggshells, vegetable peels, and even fallen leaves can transform tired soil into a thriving ecosystem that ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about backyard composting. Composting will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and supply homeowners with a valuable ...

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it. Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic ...

Spring has sprung and for green thumbs, that means one thing: it is time to plan and plant the garden! This is always an exciting time of year, and while the growing season might always seem too short ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Composting is one of several ways people can help take better care of the environment, and what makes it better is the ease of doing it. Composting food scraps reduces the amount of ...

One of the more helpful characteristics of much of our soil on the coast is how well is drains. Most of our substrate is a sandy loam that filters moisture quickly and keeps areas from pooling with ...

This video showcases the power of homemade compost and its benefits for self-sufficiency. It features Peni's favorite crops and varieties, including brassicas and 'Best Ever' tomatoes. Highlights ...