Composting toilets are gaining in popularity, especially among eco-conscious consumers. Similar to the process of composting food scraps, composting toilets transform human waste into compost-like ...

This week, she’s discussing the problems associated with summer vegetable gardening. While we all love summer and being able to harvest crops and turn them into wonderful preserves ready for the ...

An outdoor herb garden is rewarding in its own right, but growing your own basil indoors is incredibly rewarding — its ...

While you can grow asparagus from seed, most of us are going to begin by planting what is known as an asparagus crown.

The weather has warmed above last week's freezing temperatures. But it's still winter and your garden is susceptible to freezes. What you should know.

Fill your pond with rainwater (treated tap water often has chemicals that aren’t wildlife-friendly) and add a few rocks to ...

The Turlock Library will offer a variety of events open to the community in the month of February, which aim to foster ...

Rats and other rodents like mice seek shelter, food and warmth in winter and preventing an infestation is better than removing one, says an expert.

A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction ...

While our lawns may be taking a rest during the winter, experts say there are a few things you can do to promote a healthy and green lawn in the spring.

If you want to have fruitful, relatively fuss-free crops, there are a few steps to take to set you up for the rest of the year. Resident permaculture expert Kath Irvine shares some tips and tricks for ...

If you want to have fruitful, relatively fuss-free crops, there are a few steps to take to set you up for the rest of the ...