Composting in fall can seem quite daunting, as the colder temperatures work against decomposition. However, many gardeners actually see fall as the best time of year for composting, with an abundance ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy ...

Growing vegetable marrows on a compost heap is a long-standing gardening tradition. Their roots permeate the rotting material where they find plentiful nutrients and moisture, while their luxuriant ...

Think twice before you toss or recycle those empty paper bags from the grocery store. There's an easy way to boost plant ...

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, ...

Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

We’re about to announce the winners of the climactic event of awards season: the Compost Heap Indies, which recognize notable achievements by local newsmakers. The categories include best Profile in ...

According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

The Compost Chick invites people to bring leaves and pumpkins to the new compost yard in North Powder on Nov. 1.