The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Marine scientists have captured images of a mysterious tentacled creature that lives more than 3 miles below the ocean surface.

The ecosystem needs our help and that of our animal friends. Jump in to read about 9 animals that are types of decomposers!

Like much of India, Kashmir's soil has suffered under decades of chemical farming. The Green Revolution promised abundance, ...

It doesn’t take a lot of time or investment to create worm bins filled with red wigglers that will break down food scraps ...

Gardenary suggested swapping out peat for alternatives that they promise are just as effective and a lot more eco-friendly.

Using organic fertilisers not only feeds your lawn, but also supports soil health, biodiversity and resilience against pests ...

Inside a large aquarium, a ten-inch-deep mass of caramel-brown maggots eats and eats and eats. While the army of black ...

Picking a diet for your plants is important. In our case, that diet is fertilizer. Here in northwest Michigan, the soil is so ...

As earthworms tunnel and feed, they create channels for roots to grow more easily and access water and nutrients. In return, plants provide the organic material that earthworms need for food.

After you finish your morning cup of coffee, don't throw them away. Coffee grounds can be repurposed to give you a lush and ...

The biggest issue? These worms devour the forest floor litter—the layer of decomposing leaves and organic material that protects the soil and supports plant growth. In just two months ...