We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every thriving garden starts with a secret ingredient underfoot: humus. Scientists have long sought to understand humus, as shown by ...

The late Sir Albert Howard and his followers have for many years advocated certain methods of soil management in which humus maintenance by means of composts plays the chief part, and chemical ...

and that one of the factors on which quality and disease resistance depend is an adequate supply of humus, prepared from vegetable and animal residues, in the soil. There are, of course ...

Having done some preliminary research on the origins of hummus, I still can’t come up with a definitive answer. Egypt? Syria? Who knows? What I do know is that it’s the best answer to every ...

In a blender, put in the chickpeas. Discard the liquid. Go in with the garlic clove, olive oil, vinegar and salt to taste. Give it a blend and then add in the tahini and ice cubes. Blend until ...