The Compost Chick invites people to bring leaves and pumpkins to the new compost yard in North Powder on Nov. 1.

Using coffee grounds for plants is a natural and eco-friendly way to boost their health. Discover simple ways to incorporate them into your gardening routine.

Today — and every day — animal composting quietly takes place  at a fenced-in site on U.S. 127 North, about halfway up what’s ...

Winemaker Madeleine Marson and her father Mario believe that healthy soil is the foundation of great wine. Their philosophy is simple: what you put ...

Certain species of earthworms can curl up and go into a kind of hibernation through the winter. Earthworms feed on soil, ...

A hoop house is a gardening game-changer. The protected environment not only traps heat for growing earlier and later in the year, the controlled space seems to hinder pests. Fewer cabbage moths ...

If you planted a fall/winter veggie garden, it’s not too late to add a few more cool-weather crops such as bok choy, peas, radishes and salad greens. October is the time to plant vegetable starts ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy ...

Once a common sight in towns and countryside alike, the hedgehog is now considered vulnerable - here's how to encourage them ...

The only time a dog needs a physical exam by your vet for eating dirt is if he or she has pica. A dog can have a deficiency ...

Sharing your garden with wildlife is often a rewarding experience, but some visitors are less welcome than others. While many ...

"Do you think much about dirt? Most people don't—but if you garden, you should," writes Margie Siegal. Here's how to get to ...