Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Rocio Egio / For The Times) To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Worms, kept in a bin of biodegradable bedding, feed on food waste and release castings that are nutrient-rich. Over a period of months, the castings combine with decomposed bedding and become ...

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

In a world increasingly driven by eco-consciousness and sustainability, innovative solutions are emerging to address our environmental challenges. One such solution is vermicomposting, which ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

If you want to reduce your household’s food waste, or are interested in providing your garden with a natural, effective fertilizer, consider a composter. Compost, or “black gold” as it's known to ...

SEATTLE — Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return. It sounds great, but if you’ve ever tried composting, you know ...

Organic gardeners recommend using worm castings as a fantastic, non-toxic fertilizer that can boost soil health and help you ...

The Washington State University Skagit County Extension has long had programs related to food waste prevention and fighting climate change. Now the extension is showing it is more than just talking ...

How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps A Bay Area couple turned their home into one of the most sustainable in the nation This East Bay garden has transformed into an immense cactus ...