Wool (yes, the fiber grown by sheep) has been seeing increased use in gardens due to the numerous soil and plant benefits. This renewable, natural fiber can be used as mulch right off sheep or ...

It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool. “I wanted to make a blanket for my baby,” she says with a laugh. “I learned about alpaca fiber and I’ve ...

Gardening’s full of surprises—did you know crushed eggshells can deter slugs and boost calcium in your soil? Or that banana peels make great slow-release fertilizer when buried near roots? Even used ...