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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For generations, farmers have relied on colorful sayings to pass along practical wisdom, observations about nature, and reminders about the importance of hard work. While modern technology has ...

OSU Extension Service offers timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more each month. Here’s the ...

In this week's Press Run, there's news about Cuyahoga County events that celebrate America250; expanded composting in ...

Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local. The City Council member told a ...

Indonesia is counting on waste-to-energy plants to tackle its waste crisis, but experts say it’s no substitute for reducing ...

The gardening season is also the composting season. Making your own compost — the dark brown, crumbly remains of decayed plants — is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and ...

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The city of Oakland launched its first free compost hub on Friday in partnership with a local nonprofit urban farming organization. The organization, Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project, will ...

A clean outdoor living space feels more useful and more relaxing. It also helps outdoor furniture last longer and keeps pests away. Start with small daily tasks, then add a weekly clean and a monthly ...