In this video, discover the transformative power of cow manure as we tackle the challenge of bad soil in raised garden beds. Learn how heaps of nutrient-rich cow manure can rejuvenate and fix depleted ...

Growing global demand for sustainable agriculture is driving scientists to find smarter ways to handle livestock waste. A new study by Xiaofei Ge and colleagues at China Agricultural University brings ...

Left to break down completely, they become leaf mold — a dark, crumbly material that acts like compost and boosts soil health, writes this Cowlitz County Master Gardener.

"A corner of my backyard that gets good light keeps killing whatever I plant there. First it was coneflowers, then shasta daisies, and then a rosebush. Will having a soil test help find the problem? I ...

More gardeners are turning to vegan fertilizers as they look for sustainable, eco-friendly ways to nourish their plants without relying on animal-based products. Traditional fertilizers often include ...

New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the city's first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli Dairy with a capacity to process 200 metric tonnes of waste or cow dung daily. The ...

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 black gold you were promised, you’re not alone. Composting is nature’s ...

At least 20 Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovations in agricultural waste management are seeking a combined Rwf5 billion in funding to scale up their operations. The ...

The proper timing of gardening work has a real impact on getting the desired results. One of the challenges of gardening in southeast Louisiana (or anywhere) is learning when activities like planting, ...

Today — and every day — animal composting quietly takes place  at a fenced-in site on U.S. 127 North, about halfway up what’s popularly known as Cedar Cove Hill. A sign on the tall, locked, chain-link ...

A surge of invasive Spanish slugs is overwhelming Estonia, creating headaches for residents and officials struggling to dispose of them. Gardeners are racing to remove the pests from yards, while ...