Composting is a win-win. It can save money and keeps eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of the landfill. Compost is also ...

Q. Is it too soon to start seeds indoors and how do I do it? -- Brady, Olivebridge A. Yes, but now is the time to plan what you want to grow and gather your supplies. The proper time for sowing seeds ...

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

In this week’s Green Thumb segment, Justin Morgan of Morgan Composting shows us how to start growing from seed.

Q: Could you please recommend a good peat-free seed compost? I’ve tried a few over the last few years but haven’t had great results. I’d really like to do the right thing environmentally but am now at ...

Just in time for peak leaf-raking season, the National Wildlife Federation is out with a new survey showing that although nearly three-quarters of people know that fallen leaves are beneficial to ...

Making homemade planting medium can be more economical than buying a sterile mix at the store, said Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University's Extension Service. Use a ...

Homemade “seed bombs” are a favorite tool of guerrilla gardeners. Since the early 1970s, these latter-day Johnny Appleseeds have been lobbing the clay-wrapped, compost-rich spheres onto unsightly ...

There are several reasons you might have old compost laying around, like a neglected compost bin or old bags you didn't use.