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That yellow fluid we all flush down the toilet, it turns out, isn’t just useless “wastewater.” When Vermont environmentalists Kim Nace and Abraham Noe-Hays released their findings on the benefits of urine in agriculture earlier this year, farmers and gardeners ...

The key to healthy plants is in the soil, plain and simple. You can buy the highest quality plants and place them in the perfect location and still, they will not thrive unless they have rich soil that is loaded ...

Plants devour richly organic composting soil like humans do a juicy red apple or thick sirloin steak. Composting not only allows farmers and gardeners the ability to have ample amounts of healthy rich soil on hand for free, but it ...

Chickens can provide eggs, meat, fertilizer, pest control and more when incorporated into the garden. Not only will your garden benefit, but the chickens will, as well. With a little extra time and energy in setting up your garden, you’ll ...

The most natural way animal waste gets recycled is by adding it back to the soil. The cattle eat the grass, and they drop their waste. As they move about, the waste gets stamped back into the soil to nourish ...

Rabbits are cute and fuzzy critters that make cute pets around Easter time. Unfortunately for them, they are also mighty tasty, a good source of protein, and make a great stew at pretty much every time of year. As livestock ...

Growing beautiful and tasty produce is a passion for gardeners all over the world, with most willing to do just about anything to increase their yields. While many gardeners and farmers are still pumping unnatural chemicals and fertilizers into their ...

Mushrooms offer unique flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Whether they are enjoyed fresh, steamed, grilled, or sautéed with a little bit of garlic, mushrooms are a kitchen staple that the majority of us can agree on. With ...

I admit it—when I first started gardening, I was a little overly ambitious. My approach to growing vegetables was simple. In my mind, any old patch of soil in my backyard would do. All I needed was my green thumb ...