Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive garden, and I’ve learned that compost and manure can make a significant difference when used correctly. Before adding any soil amendment, it helps to ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring almost every month, making own compost ...

This is a case of good compost gone bad, and it can happen to anyone (including me).