Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

The next time you're whipping up a shaved carrot, asparagus, and apple salad, you may not want to throw those carrot tops, apple peels, and asparagus stems in the trash. Instead, set them aside for ...

Why pay to throw away leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps and other household organic waste when you could turn it into superb soil? That’s the idea of composting – improving your lousy soil while ...

According to the USDA, the average American throws away about 300 pounds of food waste a year. Compost Expert Jim Mullen said if that waste was recycled as compost, it could grow food for future ...

Question: I am constructing raised beds about 30 inches deep. There are two beds, one 10 feet long and the second 20 feet long. I am interested in finding out what soil composition would be best in ...

MILWAUKEE -- It is a little easier to rip out this year’s plants knowing that they can be composted and recycled into “black gold”, as gardeners call it. Find out what to put in and what not to along ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The fig beetles seem late this year, and maybe they are. It’s been ...

Composting is a great way to use up organic waste, both from the yard and the kitchen, and to add nutrients to your garden or potting soil. While the concept behind composting is simple, the process ...