Even amid the highly-prevalent chemical fertilisers use over the decades, the cultivators of hill vegetables like potato, carrot, cabbage and cauliflower still firmly feel that cow-manure is still ...

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of organic fertilizers. The findings, based on a large ...

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of ...

From forcing rhubarb to stopping slugs before they start, horticultural expert Tamsin Westhorpe explains the February tasks ...

Most roses fail before spring even starts; one February feeding trick toughens them up and triggers bigger blooms all season ...

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.

1. Using Whole Peels Improperly One of the biggest mistakes is simply tossing whole banana peels into the garden or compost heap. While they decompose, whole peels can take a long time to break down, ...

Every banana peel, coffee filter and wilted lettuce leaf you toss in the trash ends up somewhere — and more often than not, that somewhere is a landfill. But there is a simple, practical alternative ...

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Director of Programmes for Waste Advisors, John Chome has urged city councillors to take a leading role in raising awareness on proper waste management i ...

Roses are an enduring symbol of love and passion and particularly so on St Valentine’s Day. Florists and supermarkets will be busy trying to keep up with the demand for these ever-popular blooms and ...