Composting is beneficial to gardeners and the environment, but to make the most of it, you need to discover which method best ...

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...

Dear Helen: We grow several varieties of lettuce and added “Little Gem” to our repertoire based on a suggestion in your column several years ago. Now I can no longer find seed for it. It’s a little ...

Your morning coffee does have some use in the garden.

Key Points Skip winter fertilizing in cold climates—plants can’t use nutrients in frozen soil.Warm-climate gardeners can ...

Cherries in bloom are a sight to behold, but not all varieties can handle colder climates. For frosty backyards, this one is your best bet for a pop of red.

More than $150,000 awarded to schools across Western Australia for projects that will reduce impact of waste and teach kids lifelong sustainability ...

The bright lemon rinds we discard after making lime soda, the banana skins tossed aside after breakfast, the orange peels ...

Brown rice is often labeled “healthier,” but how does it truly compare to white rice? Explore nutrients, benefits, and which is best for you.

What is fermentation, and how can eating fermented foods support better gut health? Here's what to know—and which foods to try for digestive benefits.

Farmers have increasingly sown a single type of grass in their fields over the past 100 years, and then added chemical ...