Experts say there are do's and don'ts when it comes to herb container gardens. The do's — plant basil, thyme and rosemary.

You can buy compost at a gardening center, of course, but learning to how to compost at home brings additional benefits.

Rooftop farming is gaining popularity in India’s crowded cities as a way to grow fresh, organic food locally and reduce ...

From reducing disease risk to boosting mental health, tending a garden offers a lot more than just flowers and vegetables.

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Organic gardening is all about growing plants without synthetic chemicals. That means no man-made fertilizers, no lab-made ...

Gardening reduces stress and enhances well-being through the 7 domains of integrative health. Focusing attention on the plant and water droplets as you water can be a micro-meditation.

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time ...

Ron DiGravio of Johnny’s Selected Seeds came to soil blocking when he began farming about 15 years ago, and like many adopters, found the technique in the writings of the influential organic ...