One man’s trash is another man — and woman’s — treasure. So beginning this month, a Red Hook duo will be picking up their neighbors’ garbage, rescuing the stinky stuff from the landfill heap, and ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our ...

Creating an environmentally conscious garden doesn’t require a hefty budget or professional expertise. Many of the most effective eco-friendly practices cost little... The post Low-Cost Ideas for an ...

When putting a plant in the garden, many of us devote little thought to soil, other than to cover the roots. Yet the soil that surrounds plant roots provides essential food, water and physical support ...

Worm farming in a box, known as vermicomposting, is an easy, odorless way for individuals to recycle kitchen scraps. Using ...

For healthy, happy, and thriving crops, your soil needs to be at its best. The health of a soil can make or break a growing season, and without good soil, even the most experienced gardeners can have ...