One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

At Bella Mente Montessori Academy in Vista, the students care for live chickens, tend a vegetable garden and dig up stumps to make way for an orchard. They fertilize the beds with chicken manure, and ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...