Use a watering can if you are doing a soil drench, and water close to the base of each plant. If you spray on the plant ...

Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them.

Making your own homemade compost is a fun and sustainable way of using your leftovers to benefit your garden. Egg shells, ...

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

Simple swaps like composting kitchen waste, choosing handmade décor, and adding houseplants can completely transform your ...

Keep your compost pile as moist as a wrung-out sponge and turn it every 2–3 weeks. The pile should feel damp when you squeeze a handful — not dry, but not dripping.

Bronner wrote to Curious Iowa, a Gazette series that answers readers’ questions, asking for a description of how what he puts ...

This summer, residents of Glenview will be able to drop off more than borrowed books at their public library. Beginning July ...

Discover the many uses for banana peels in the garden and make your own banana peel compost, mulch, or liquid fertilizer.

In the United States, more than one-third of all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste, according to the U.S.