The goal of keeping things as natural as possible also means that home gardeners are concerned about the fertilizer they use.

There are a lot of reasons to avoid store-bought fertilizers, price being one of them. This fermented emulsion is nearly free ...

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The trash can might hold the most valuable gardening supplies in the house. Coffee grounds, eggshells, vegetable peels, and even fallen leaves can transform tired soil into a thriving ecosystem that ...

Orchids are popular houseplants but have an unfortunate reputation for being difficult to grow. While it’s not hard to keep an orchid alive, getting it to rebloom can be a little challenging. Feeding ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

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At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket! This story is part of the WHYY News ...