Discover the secrets to creating nutrient-rich chicken compost and learn how to use it effectively to plant garlic and more!

In this video, I show you what has happened to the chicken compost making ring 3 months after its first use and how the ...

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. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

After a hot, dry summer — there was a drought in most parts of New England — we had a very early frost this year, Sept. 20.

Don't toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them to compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these ...

There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive. Chickens love to dig in the dirt, and that ...

Earlier this week, I moved some of my hens into the lower garden. That area is poorly drained and water sits there almost every spring. In some years, it can stay soggy well into June. Last year, I ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...