BLACKVILLE – Necessity was the mother of invention when it comes to Humble Acres Organics in Blackville, its owners say.

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 ...

Hot manure, such as horse manure, should age 6 months to a year before you use it in your vegetable garden. Create a lasagna compost with the manure, compost bin compost and straw.

Gather wastes into a pile and mix thoroughly before spreading them into a 6-inch-deep layer about 3 feet by 6 feet. Wet the mass with a hose, but do not soak it. Cover with a sprinkling of manure ...

Animal manure is low in nutrients and it must therefore be applied in large quantities for maximum benefits. For instance, when using cattle manure, apply 5-10 tonnes per hectare for field crops ...