UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County present VERMICOMPOSTING: Building Your Own Worm Bin on Saturday, November 8th from 9 a ...

Fig leaves make a delicious tea-like beverage. Harvest them at the end of the season, just before they turn yellow. Rinse, ...

Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...

A parasitic worm uses static electricity to launch itself onto flying insects, a mechanism uncovered by physicists and ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Naphthalene balls, commonly used in Indian homes to protect clothes from pests, pose health risks if misused. Exposure can cause irritation, and accidental ingestion is dangerous, especially for ...

One of my columns I like the best is about the lesser houseflies that invade Anchorage homes this time of year. You probably have seen some flitting about windowsills. If so, you would be astonished ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...

Sonoma County is about to roll out the red carpet for some unlikely celebrities: worms. With two composting workshops on the calendar this fall, locals have a chance to see firsthand how these slim, ...

For those of you who have visited the Brevard Discovery Garden (BDG) on Lake Drive in Cocoa, whether for plant fundraisers or to explore the garden, I have some news to share. And for those of you who ...