CARSON CITY — State land stewards are experimenting with an ancient method to improve the health of Nevada forests and make use of the renewable resource — baking tree trunks and limbs in a slow ...

New research has demonstrated how composting of biochar creates a very thin organic coating that significantly improves the biochar's fertilizing capabilities. For more than 100 years, biochar, a ...

After many afternoons digging in The Chronicle's garden, I've grown accustomed to the strong winds that blow through the intersection of Fifth and Mission. Yet I couldn't help but notice the dusty, ...

Most gardeners use a wide variety of soil amendments to improve their soils; manures and compost are the most common. But have you ever heard of Biochar? Biochar is a form of fine-grained charcoal ...

Why Gardeners Swear by Biochar — And How You Can Make Your Own originally appeared on Dengarden. It's possible you've heard of biochar or know someone who uses it, but if you're reading this, then you ...

You might not think of burying charcoal briquettes in your garden, and you definitely should not do that. But you might consider adding biochar, the briquette’s cousin, to your soil. Biochar is a fine ...

Using the right kind of charcoal in your garden can improve soil health, boost plant growth, and reduce waste. Biochar and lump charcoal enhance soil structure, water retention, and nutrient ...

Key Points Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients.Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter.Plant cover crops before frost to enrich ...

On Wilbourne Farm in Virginia, a carbon-removal experiment is underway. First a tractor sprays nearly 20 tonnes of gray crushed basalt over one field. Then the farmer makes several more passes ...

Air quality has been a growing concern in the Grand Valley over the years. Smoky summers have become more frequent, which is why Citizens for Clean Air (CCA) was founded in 2013. Nine years later, the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Composting our way to a greener future. The City of Jacksonville is trying a new way to help restaurants keep food waste out of landfills. Sunshine Organics & Compost is the first ...