This practice of making compost in the ground has existed for a long time, but it's new to many people. Here's how trench composting works.
The presence of certain insects as well as leeches in wetlands, creeks, ponds and streams helps reveal whether the water is polluted or clean. Here's what to look for.
Mulch can improve garden soil and also limit weeds. Here are a number of materials that make good mulch, their pros and cons, and where you can get them.
If you prefer not to use weed-control methods that contain commercially produced herbicides, here are several natural methods and accompanying advice on fighting weeds.
Conservation researchers increasingly rely on crowdsourced data to identify threats to pollinators. Here are ways you can help collect and report information.
Many customers like to look at kohlrabi, an odd little alien-looking vegetable. Here's how to persuade them to take it home.
Valentine’s Day draws near, so consider treating your sweetheart to a gift that comes from your heart and the garden.
The lineup from the online plant and seed company includes colorful varieties designed to grow well in challenging conditions as well as a preplanned garden.
Some crops can't fetch the price needed to make a profit, while other crops appear in abundance certain times of year so you should put your energy elsewhere.
Seek these herbal allies this winter to soothe dehydrated, wind-burned skin. Here are facts about the herbs as well as several oils to use for infusions.
Timing, type and source of cover material, and letting go of certain preconceived ideas factor into establishing a no-till garden that works for your circumstances.
Here's what you need to know to grow hops to either sell in the expanding craft-brewery market or to get the home-brewed beer flavors you love.
