Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

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 ...

Skip the store-bought fertilizers and start turning a few ingredients you probably already have into natural plant food. Whether you’re growing houseplants, garden plants, or a lawn, homemade organic ...

If your garden supplies much of your family's yearly food intake, you'll want to do all you can to maximize your vegetables' nutritional quality. The following potent, correctly balanced fertilizing ...

What organic fertilizer is best for my newly planted apple trees and grape vines? Most fruit trees and vines don’t need much fertilizer. Your best bet is compost or aged manure or grass clippings. If ...

Millions of rural households in Nigeria depend on subsistence farming for their livelihoods. However, the high cost of artificial fertilizers poses a significant barrier to productivity for these ...