It doesn't take a lot of space or special equipment to start a compost pile or bin at home. Composting benefits garden soil ...

The United States has a festering food waste problem going largely unnoticed. In 2021, according to the nonprofit ReFED, 91 million tons of food – half still edible – were thrown away. Only 2% was ...

Quick tips on making compost for your home garden. Quick tips on making compost for your home garden. We’ll tell you what materials are good for composting and what you should not put in a compost ...

There are many benefits to composting leaves. One, you will help reduce the amount of yard waste that ends up in landfills(reuse and repurpose the dry leaves). Two ...

Ever have the urge to compost those food scraps after a meal but believe it isn't practical in a studio apartment? Irene Pena, a master gardener at Proyecto Jardin in Los Angeles, Calif. is here to ...

What: Confused by composting? Get the real dirt on how simple it is to turn garbage into gardener's gold. Learn the do's and don'ts of composting yard waste and kitchen scraps. Discover the merits of ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

Dr. Donna Nickerson is the owner of Da’ Shack Farmers Market Health and Wellness, Inc. in Waco, Texas. “Professionally, I’m a psychotherapist, and I also have a deep connection to Indigenous gardening ...

This monthly column is written by Kendra Bruno, aka Compost Girl, who is the waste prevention specialist for the city of Napa. To submit questions, email [email protected]. What’s hotter than Napa ...