BLACKVILLE – Necessity was the mother of invention when it comes to Humble Acres Organics in Blackville, its owners say. Chicken farmer Tim McCormick and his son, Kevin, said they trusted in the Lord ...

Q: With all of the rain, then the hot dry spell — I’ve realized I need to amend the soil in my vegetable garden. How should I do this? When should I do this? • Pat from Youngstown A: Yes, this season ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy ...

If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to learn how to make organic compost at home. For most gardeners, the ...

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 ...

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood shavings.

If you're baby-stepping into composting for the first time, the do's and don'ts of what goes into the bin might seem daunting. To flatten the learning curve, we've compiled a few reference lists -- ...

What kinds of things can be sent to that compost pile you’re excited to start? • Grass clippings (mixed with other ingredients so they don’t turn into a slimy compacted mat. Also note that grass ...