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 ...

DEAR JOHN: Horse manure and cow manure are similar in nitrogen content when fresh, but when dried, or “aged,” horse manure is richer, so the first thing to consider when deciding between them is the ...

The use of cow dung as fertilizer is as common today as it was in the 1900’s. And it seems to have made a debut in recent months, perhaps due to the huge surge in fertilizer prices. But if there is ...

Of all the tools, sprays, apps, and assorted growing accessories that gardeners use to grow a decent plant, the best predictor of garden success is arguably the compost pile. Show me a yard with a ...

MANHEIM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In another effort to promote recycling and sustainable local agriculture, the eco-friendly Kreider Farms introduces a unique chicken and cow manure blend for use in ...

If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to ...

Use of composted swine manure produced in deep-bedded hoop structures is a promising approach for recycling farm waste products and improving soil fertility, but little is known about its effects on ...