A neighbor’s report of a large pile of uncontained compost containing rabbit manure on an Augusta County property has set off a cascading chain of events.
I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil ...
In cool parts of the country, remember to remove stakes as you’re turning over your garden for autumn. Stakes left in ground can create hideouts for diseases over winter. Fig trees are putting on ...
Jim and Amy Crawford farm flowers, fruit and food at their regenerative farm, drawing on science and the synergy of nature.
The earliest spring vegetables include two delightful salad greens: corn salad (mâche) and chervil. They already look ...
(AP) - How high is too high for a pile of chicken manure? Eight feet ... needed to produce a burning pile of waste. Normal composting at 130 to 145 degrees will kill pathogens, but extra moisture ...
Ruth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect ...
Nilsson: Dogwood Ninebark Elderberry, Barberry Sumac is a good option. Lilac and Viburnum were some of their top ...
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers provides tips for planning nutrient management on the farm in the spring.