Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

Humans aren't the only creatures who are increasingly seen out and about when the weather gets warm. As temperatures typically remain over 20°C during the summer months, ants emerge from their ...

If you’ve ever watched your garden wilt under summer’s sun, you know how tough those hot days can be. Getting ahead of the heat is the secret to having plants that look good and keep growing strong. A ...

This monthly column is written by Kendra Bruno, aka Compost Girl, who is the waste prevention specialist for the city of Napa. To submit questions, email kbruno@cityofnapa.org. What’s hotter than Napa ...

From a single terracotta pot, bush and climbing beans can turn a UK balcony into a steady summer larder. Which pots, compost and sowing rhythm make the difference? Stepping out onto a tiny balcony to ...