KRISTIN HITCHCOCK

Almost any organic material can be composted, but that doesn’t mean that all should be or are easy. Rice is one of these complicated materials. The quick, simple answer is yes, rice can be composted. However, composting rice should only be undertaken by an experienced composter because of the potential complications.

Caladiums are beautiful tropical plants and their foliage is what really sets them apart. The big arrow or heart-shaped leaves are covered in different colors and patterns. Caladium foliage is covered in whites, greens, reds, and pinks. Their foliage is colorful enough that’s it’s not a big deal that they aren’t wild bloomers.

If you love gardening your oasis of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and plants and wish for warm weather every time the winter comes, there is an easy solution. Indoor gardening is gaining more popularity since more people are confined to smaller spaces and are searching for alternative gardening methods.

Composting is an incredible way to reuse organic material from your garden and non-meat scraps from the kitchen. Even grass clippings and weeds can be added to your compost. By letting—and assisting—nature to do its thing, you’re getting beautiful mulch to help your garden thrive.

Gardening is a great hobby and becoming more and more popular. The type of gardening you want to do will determine the tools you need. So, once you’ve deci

When making a vegetable garden, you might want to add some raised garden beds or metal poles to hold up vines. But you may be faced with a dilemma on the r

Starting a new organic garden can be tricky. Not only do you have to worry about the growing process, but you need to be careful about which products you u