I hope all of you survived this last week’s cold and snow after New Year’s. A reader from the butcher shop in Jeromesville, asked an unusual question years ago. Concern filled her inquiry about ...

In general, there are three types of backyard composting: hot (the UC Davis favorite), warm (the most frequently used), and ...

The source was revealed in December, when officers from Environment Canada discovered piles of material on a site near the Fraser River. Officers notified Cheam First Nation, which determined the land ...

When native pine trees are grown on their own they will develop taproots or sinker roots for stability and to secure enough ...

In addition to its nutritional value, edamame is ideal for crop rotation and well-suited to organic practices.For home use, ...

Think about all of the corn stalks, sunflower stalks, waste from annuals, Christmas trees, coconut shells, bean pods, peanut hulls and other such materials that are removed to get the edible or useful ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will ...

Improving the soil means adding organic matter such as compost that will act like a sponge to hold more moisture. But you can ...

Hydrangeas are hardy blooms that can survive harsh cold winter weather, but one gardening task now will ensure healthier and ...

Fill your garden with these captivating blue flowers come spring and summer by making a little head start in winter.

AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – ...

Germinate the Seed To speed up germination, plant the seed as soon as possible after extraction because litchi seeds lose ...