When it comes to gardening having the right soil makes the difference between a good growing season or a bad one. I have found the addition of mushroom compost makes all the difference for our ...

Composting first got popular among home gardeners in the 1970s, but it has seen a resurgence in the last decade or so. "As people are becoming more educated about food waste, they're realizing that ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...

Mushroom compost is soil that is left over after mushroom farming has been done. It has a high organic matter content of between 40 to 60 per cent on a dry weight basis. It contains chalk and is ...

My question is about using leaf compost, spent mushroom soil, neither or both. How do they compare in composition? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? I made a new bed this year, and I ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow microorganisms to thrive. And while these practices can help make the soil a ...

Q: I was given three different colors of amaryllis plants a few years ago. Now they have offsets coming up from the sides of the bulbs. Can I cut them off from the main bulb? When should this be done ...

Q I noticed mushrooms growing in my vegetable garden. There is a soaker hose in this garden, and the ground has hills for beans and squash. Also, I put compost on this garden last fall. Should I be ...

Fresh-picked mushrooms add so much flavor to pizza, pasta, and more. Plus, they're easy to grow indoors. Reviewed by Sylvia ...

On May 8th, Laurel Valley Soils, in Landenberg, PA graciously hosted the official start of ICAW 2023. The kick-off event included a visit to Laurel Valley’s compost site as well as a tour of the ...