This paint mixing wand attached to an electric drill can reduce a bucket of whole fruits and veggies to salsa consistency in just a couple of minutes! When I discovered that the local co-op gave away ...

Autumn gives you almost everything you need to start a compost heap for free. Fallen leaves, spent vegetable plants, grass ...

MAKING compost is like baking a cake, use the right ingredients and mix them up in the right way and you’ll get a product that is rich, dark and crumbly. The position of your compost bin is important ...

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I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

With a new gardening season underway, you may be looking forward to trying out new veggie varieties, sowing fast-growing flower seeds, or repotting your favorite plants. What may not please you, ...

TINO: Can I use compost instead of potting mix in containers? Yes, BUT potting mix has been designed for certain qualities - good amounts of air, good drainage, stable pH and good water and ...

Most people know compost is good for soil and plant health, but don't realise why it’s good, says compost guru Stephen Newman ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...