A heap with no walls, or a box with one open side, makes it a lot easier and therefore more likely you’ll actually turn it. You can DIY your own compost bin or buy one. Either way, make the box larger ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

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 ... Read more The post How to start a compost ...

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 ...

Molasses, the indispensable ingredient in gingerbread and so many other baked goods, also has some uses around the home and garden. Not only does the sweet ingredient have a reputation for repelling ...