Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your plants ...

If you see signs of a potassium deficiency on your plants, or you have a soil test letting you know you need to add this ...

Fertilizer is essential for plant growth, and it's easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients, from coffee grounds to raked leaves. New Release: Farm, merge, grow and expand your land in this ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

Hands peeling cucumbers with a knife. Peels in background on a cutting board - Halfpoint/Shutterstock If you are peeling cucumbers for a snack, don't toss those scraps just yet. Cucumber peels can be ...

It is time for another installment of “What’s under my sink, and can I use it in the garden?“ Today comes a home remedy that originates back to the 19th Century. In 1871, gardener Anne Hale ...

It's that time of year when those have green spaces are keen to see their gardening starting to wind down. For those fortunate enough to have a garden, now is the perfect moment to make sure it is ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...