Making furniture from wood pallets is trending nowadays and very cheap. Pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms for shipping and storing larger items (among other things). They’ve become a ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

A Granville High School sophomore completed a community service project to earn his Scouting America Eagle Rank. Daniel Prokop, 16, partnered with Granville Intermediate School’s Garden Club to build ...

This not only cuts down on costs but also adds an element of creativity to your gardening project. Decorate these containers with paint or fabric scraps for added charm. Choosing low-maintenance ...

Because pumpkin lends to sweet or savory flavors, they can be used in a variety of recipes. From pancakes, muffins and pies to soups, stir fry and roasted dishes. Soups work especially well with ...

Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make ...

As Autumn sets in and gardeners prepare their plots for the colder months, compost bins are filling up with fallen leaves, lawn clippings and ...

There are many benefits to making your own compost. Adding the finished product to your flower and veg beds is the most natural way to improve the structure, health and vitality of your soil, which in ...

A Windsor woman who has already had squirrels chew holes in her new green bin says she’s worried the bins will attract more rodents to neighbourhoods. Laurie LaChance said all she put in the new bin ...

What is peat-free compost? Peat was once seen as a cheap and plentiful material that gardeners found easy to use. However, peat harvesting releases huge amounts carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and ...

Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why ...