I usually get questions about applying manure to gardens in the spring, when everyone is excited about possibilities of fresh veggies. Yet in reality, it is probably better to talk about this subject ...

Question: Is it safe to use manure from a horse or cattle farm on my vegetable garden? Answer: This question brings up an important issue that relates not only to livestock and horse manure but ...

Using manure as an amendment can do wonders for your soil, but only if you properly assess it first and make sure it doesn't ...

Question: It may sound silly, but my family has decided to give our vegetable garden a "gift," and is debating whether a truckload of manure would be appropriate. What manures are best for vegetable ...

Chicken manure, often called "black gold," provides one of the most nutrient-rich boosts for your soil. Different types of chicken manure exist, with variations in quality and composition. You can ...

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 ...

Hot! Hot! Hot! Do not use fresh chicken manure in your garden. Use of fresh chicken manure will burn the young roots off of your plants. Manure must be aged at least six months to a year before use.

A reader wonders about the brewing process for making manure tea to use as fertilizer. Gary writes: My neighbor raises chickens, and she has an abundance of chicken manure that she is willing to share ...