The town managed compost pickup program is starting up. Dan Tyler, director of the Brattleboro Department of Public Works, ...

“Just put some chopped fruit that’s past its prime in a bowl. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and secure with a ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind ...

Understanding soil nutrients and pH is key to a thriving garden. Learn how to pick the right fertilizer for your plants.

1. Sow turnips now for quick late-summer roots. Choose a sunny, open patch with fine, moist soil, and sow thinly in shallow ...

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There's some common household waste, which you sweep up from corners and under furniture, that you may be sadly trashing ...

Learn how to prep for a fall tomato crop, from clearing old plants and pests to enriching beds and choosing Texas-friendly varieties.

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Want greener, healthier plants without spending on fertilisers? Fruit and vegetable peels from your kitchen can be turned into a simple natural plant booster that's easy to make at home.

Vegetable garden fertilizer helps replenish nutrients during the growing season. Experts explain what to use, when to apply ...