The process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid, making compost tea is easy enough for any home gardener. The most rewarding part of gardening is ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

Planting potatoes in the fall offers several benefits, including reduced pest pressure, cooler temperatures, and the ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

Compost has been dubbed "garden gold." But it is important to do your composting correctly. While it is generally okay to take a laid-back approach to composting, there are a few caveats to keep in ...

Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you plant garlic in a location that receives a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct ...

Uprooted plants don't always mean defeat for your garden. With some quick action and careful handling, they may just have a ...

“Pretty much everything you grow in the garden is going to need fertilizer at some point,” says Emma Erler, Homegrown NH host and lead horticulturist at Kirkwood Gardens at Squam Lakes Natural Science ...