Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...

A few years ago, I spoke at the Richland County Fair about soils and composting. While at the fair, I received several questions about how to incorporate chicken manure into compost. If you have a ...

• Manure from farm animals or your hamster is a rich form of organic matter. If your neighbor raises chickens, accept the surplus. If horses live nearby, figure out what you can acquire and how to use ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Adding fresh or composted manure to your flower, herb, or vegetable beds is one of the ...

Q: With all of the rain, then the hot dry spell — I’ve realized I need to amend the soil in my vegetable garden. How should I do this? When should I do this? • Pat from Youngstown A: Yes, this season ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

The author’s hens stay on pasture during warmer months and then overwinter inside a greenhouse. Use chicken manure in garden to boost crops’ productivity, while also utilizing a greenhouse chicken ...

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Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. Think of it as a companion to Jeff’s weekly ADN gardening columns ...

Whether you are a Louisiana poultry farmer or just keep chickens in your back yard, there may soon be a solution to the vexing problem of disposing of chicken waste, thanks to a research project ...