Initially, peat was burned to power the still, but nowadays, it's more prominently employed to dry malt. In the most traditional method, the grain -- typically barley in the case of Scotch -- is ...

If you've ever smelled or tasted peated whiskey, you surely noted it's distinct flavor. Often used in scotch, here's what ...

Using garden soil instead of potting soil. Garden soil is an amendment mixed with native soil for use in the ground. It ...

Today we have a special contribution about a popular garden perennial from one of our new Master Gardeners. Dahlias are one ...

The Environment and Forestry Ministry (KLHK) ensured that forest and land fires were kept in check through control efforts ...

Two iconic breweries in Bamberg, Germany, preserved the style. Craft brewers around the world now dabble in the historic ...

Rare species are set to benefit from the continuing restoration of peatland habitats. The RSPB is re-wetting areas at Stoborough Heath and Salterns Copse near Wareham in Dorset which had previously ...

IT IS DRY OUT THERE NEXT 12 HOURS FOR YOU ... IT’S TIME TO GET EXCITED AGAIN BECAUSE THE HERSHEY BEARS ARE BACK SATURDAY AND THEY’RE LOOKING TO THREE PEAT THE ROAR THIS SEASON. I HAVE ZACH FISH HERE ...

In 2024, the alignment between rum and Scotch whisky is pretty overt -- here our are ten favorite bottles for tasting this ...

The implications are huge because draining the swamps also threatens the quality of Sydney’s drinking water and heightens the risk of bushfires in dry peat. Longwall mining is a mechanised form ...

Our tests have shown that peat-free compost deteriorates in quality if kept for too long. Aim to only buy as much as you need. If you have any left over, keep it in a cool, dry place such as in a shed ...