Most gardeners understand that composting is a good idea. Fewer realize there are genuinely distinct methods, each with its ...

For people growing food at home, compost is one of the most affordable ways to build healthier soil and cut the need for ...

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 ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

‘Well-rotted leaf mould is a fine peat substitute for seeds – and it’s free to anyone who bothers to make it’ One of the great pleasures in life is opening a bag of seed compost and sinking your hand ...

Starting your crops where you will harvest them avoids transplant shock and can speed growth. Just beware of hungry animals!