Biochar helps composting go greener by cutting greenhouse gas emissions

A global study has found that adding biochar to organic waste composting can significantly reduce emissions of potent ...
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Greenhouse Hacks That Make Growing Way Easier

If you’ve got a greenhouse, you already know how much potential that space holds. However, even the most experienced growers […] ...
Detroit Free Press

Century-old metro Detroit greenhouse looks to create trails, shops, community space

The near-century-old Graye's Greenhouse is seeking a zoning change request from Plymouth Township to expand its property into a campus for businesses and community space. Potential additions to the ...

16 Ways To Deter Or Remove Ants Without Killing Your Garden Plants

Ants can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. Luckily, there are some ways to get rid of ...
Adirondack Explorer

Hoop houses and vegetable stands

Encouraged by the first hoop house and the success of winter gardening, I built a second house, twice as long. It adds up to nearly a 1,000 square feet of growing space that’s undercover and much ...
The Print on MSN

Inside Wangchuk’s havens of learning, now in govt crosshairs—ice hockey, DIY labs & growing your own food

For years, SECMOL & HIAL, founded by Sonam Wangchuk and wife, among others, offered students a unique approach to learning.
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Pest expert names common compost item that will 'quickly' attract rats to your garden

Conscious gardeners frequently seek methods to enhance their compost and soil, with food waste products being a favoured recommendation. Even if you don't already compost, autumn is the perfect time ...
The Weather Network

How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold

New York City has given its residents nearly six million pounds of compost this year, converting food waste and yard trimmings into 'black gold' to improve soil health instead of sending to landfills.
Vermont Business Magazine

Construction activity still strong, as headwinds prevail

ABC NH/VT reported in July that New Hampshire continues to be a national leader in construction employment, boasting one of ...
The Dispatch–Argus

New facility in Scott County will turn garbage gas into locally sourced energy

After days of uncertainty, The Third Place QC opened Wednesday in downtown Rock Island. Early voting has begun in the Oct. 7 Davenport primary. Learn more about each of the candidates for mayor.
BBC

'How I grow my giant vegetables to break records'

Gigantic cabbages and super-sized squashes are among the vegetables that go up against each other in competitions every year - but what are the secrets behind ensuring they grow so big? With pumpkins ...
BBC

'How I grow my giant vegetables to break records'

Lee Herrington said the secret is in the soil the giant veg is grown in Gigantic cabbages and super-sized squashes are among the vegetables that go up against each other in competitions every year - ...