Successfully storing garden produce for the long term requires an understanding that harvested vegetables and fruits are ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

We should be displaying our garden produce the way hunters display deer heads. Pulling a humongous carrot from your own ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

If you've ever watched farmers prepare their fields before winter hits, you know it's a lot of work. Get your own garden ...

It still is too early to wrap your trees or shrubs for the winter. As long as daytime temperatures still are in the double ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your ...

Mulching is always important as part of any fall gardening checklist, especially if you have newly-planted trees or shrubs.

Findings show that shellfish, beer, salt, and even produce carry some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the human diet. But there are ways to mitigate exposure.

Timing is important with bare root plants. They should be planted soon after arriving and never left to dry out. Once in the ground, watering is essential to settle the soil around the roots, even if ...

Starting Nov. 1, the Recycling Center Main Office closes Saturdays. Compost site hours also change. See full schedule and ...