Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...

Composting is great for the environment, but not everyone has the space (or nose) for an entire bin. That doesn't mean that you can't reuse your food scraps in your garden, though. Lemon peels have a ...

The next time you crack an egg in the kitchen, save the shell. Eggshells contain important nutrients that can enrich your compost pile or feed plants, including tomatoes. Using eggshells on tomatoes ...