Composting first got popular among home gardeners in the 1970s, but it has seen a resurgence in the last decade or so. "As people are becoming more educated about food waste, they're realizing that ...

When it comes to gardening having the right soil makes the difference between a good growing season or a bad one. I have found the addition of mushroom compost makes all the difference for our ...

My question is about using leaf compost, spent mushroom soil, neither or both. How do they compare in composition? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? I made a new bed this year, and I ...

Dear Jane: Where can I buy mushroom compost in central Ohio? When I lived in Charleston, S.C., mushroom compost was readily available and so popular. It was recommended by the horticultural society. I ...

SOCIAL DISTANCE: When planting multiple dahlia tubers, it's best to keep them about 12-18 inches apart, as dahlias get quite large. Photo courtesy of HummingBlooms Flower Farm Hi there neighbors, ...

Most gardeners in southern Ohio struggle with hard clay soil, making it difficult to grow nice vegetables. Conventional fertilizers like 10-10-10 make the problem worse, doing nothing to build healthy ...

On May 8th, Laurel Valley Soils, in Landenberg, PA graciously hosted the official start of ICAW 2023. The kick-off event included a visit to Laurel Valley’s compost site as well as a tour of the ...

Panaji: Goan farmers have for years preferred using kitchen waste as fertiliser for crops, and in the past two decades, the blend has evolved from common kitchen ingredients to vermicompost. The ...