Quick to break down and a quality source of phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients, this often-tossed kitchen scrap can ...

This homemade compost bin is lightweight and portable, which makes it easy to move around a garden. I’ve been developing my off-grid homestead for four years, but I’ve wrestled with what to do for a ...

Every spring I bought bags of chemical fertilizer, spread them across the beds, and expected bigger harvests. The plants ...

To celebrate No Dig Day, this is published as a Premiere on 3rd November. It is a tour of Homeacres on 27th October, one week ...

My last four articles were about bed preparation and soil amendments. Unglamorous, but extremely important topics that are keys to success. Compost is also very important so I’ll discuss it in greater ...

If you’ve ever contemplated composting at home, you know that the plastic bins that hold household and yard waste are expensive, impossible to move and rodent-prone. I have a low-cost solution.

When I first started composting, I imagined kitchen scraps and fallen leaves would magically turn into rich, dark soil within ...

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 ...

Make these DIY fertilizers from a few inexpensive or free ingredients you may already have around.