Across the country, more people are turning unused corners of their yards into small food systems that nourish both their ...

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on rooftops and patios, according to Ellen Comeau, who chairs the advisory ...

I this video I explain what we do when we run out of our own homemade compost. I also show our composting bay system made from pallets and describe how to use this method to make the best compost.

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Garden Club of ​Lake Zurich, ...

Create a compact backyard herb garden with coriander, mint, basil and curry leaves for easy, fresh flavours close to your ...

Using cardboard in the garden may sound unconventional, but this simple material has emerged as a powerhouse resource for home gardeners.

Spring will be here before you know it! One minute the beds are quiet and muddy, and the next you’re knee-deep in seed trays, ...

The historic cemetery is running out of space for new graves, and plans to offer a more sustainable alternative to cremation ...

The Tank Stream, the heritage-listed stormwater drain beneath Sydney CBD that was once the area’s primary freshwater source, ...

Complete with advice from a gardening expert ...

Composting. It’s kind of like recycling. We all know we should be doing it. It’s not hard, it doesn’t take much effort, but boy is it easy to forget and let good habits slide. Even as a gardener, I’m ...

UK gardeners warned that whole tea bags can leave microplastics in compost; learn why February is the moment to rip them open and feed the soil.