A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

The costumes are back in the closet, the candy’s long been consumed and the leftover pumpkins are starting to turn into mush ...

Remembering the life and legacy of Diane Ladd, who died at age 89 Dick Cheney called hunting accident 'one of the worst' days ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Thanks to the work of Girl Scout Troop 64834, when Lenox middle and high school students are done with their lunch, they ...

THE Philippines generates annually least 13 million tons of dayami (rice straw), a valuable biomass resource that can be converted into soil amendments, food or feed inputs and bioenergy. To translate ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of regenerative farming. By increasing humus content — stable organic matter that stores ...

Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

They were plump, vibrant, and perfectly captured the spirit of autumn. Now, they look a little sad. The once-proud gourds are ...

Organic Grower Summit to honor a top farmer after a committee chooses from among 15 nominees from across the U.S.

The city is $3 million closer to rolling out a curbside composting system, now that the Board of Alders has approved a state ...

Gardeners who are looking for ways to have a healthy, thriving garden on a budget might be interested in a brilliant ...