Have you noticed small, spiralled heaps on the surface of your lawn in the morning and been left scratching your head? Those distinctive deposits are worm casts, and they are actually the sign of a ...

Discover the many uses for banana peels in the garden and make your own banana peel compost, mulch, or liquid fertilizer.

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THAT SUMMER has officially arrived and your garden is growing like crazy, your vegetable garden is in productive mode and the daylight is long — here is a very timely article on the highly productive, ...

Meet Jim and Stephen West of Sunrise W Land and Cattle Company in McCulloch County, Texas. The father and son team is busy ...

Use a watering can if you are doing a soil drench, and water close to the base of each plant. If you spray on the plant ...

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Learn how to grow and harvest zinnias with expert tips from Natasha McCary of 1818 Farms. From planting to saving seeds, get ...

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Cacao farmers in the Philippines are using innovative solutions to fight climate change - an increasing threat to crops and livelihoods. We visit the country's chocolate capital to see if the industry ...