A few weeks ago, some friends were over for dinner, and I was throwing food scraps into my miniature compost bin that fits under my kitchen sink (free from the city of Napa). One gentleman told me he ...

If you’ve tried composting at home, you know it’s not always as simple as the tips you see online. Sometimes you follow all the “right” steps and still end up with a smelly, soggy pile that seems to ...

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

All types of organic household and yard waste can be composted. The project starts with nine recycled wood pallets, along with a variety of 1x6-inch and 2x4-inch boards. Use a pitchfork to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard waste ...

Anyone can compost in their backyard. Composting has benefits even if it never turns into "black gold." It really isn't hard. I first tried to compost in 2007, when I moved into an apartment with a ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about backyard composting. Composting will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and supply homeowners with a valuable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whole or carved pumpkins make excellent compost, but not all pumpkins should be composted. Andreas Häuslbetz / Getty Images Every ...

Compost is made up of decomposed organic matter that enriches your soil and provides food for your plants. If you're a dedicated composter, you need to be very careful about what goes into your pile, ...