If you are peeling cucumbers for a snack, don't toss those scraps just yet. Cucumber peels can be turned into an easy, homemade fertilizer that gives your plants a quick nutrient boost while also ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

A thriving garden starts with good soil, and the best way to keep it healthy is with homemade organic fertilizers. Store-bought ones can be expensive and full of chemicals, but the good news is that ...

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket! This story is part of the WHYY News ...

If you’re staring at your current garden wondering how to transform it from a neglected patch into a green oasis, look no further than your kitchen. Simple ingredients from your refrigerator can give ...

If you ask any gardener what they are growing each year, you are bound to hear tomatoes at the top of the list. In fact, they are the most popular vegetable grown in home gardens. Still, getting the ...

Keen gardeners are often in pursuit of the perfect, tasty homegrown tomatoes, which offer a superior flavor compared to the bland ones found in supermarkets. To ensure tomatoes reach their full ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute think they’ve found a way to reduce the need for fertilizer in our farm fields. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on what a fungus does for plant nutrition ...