Brown and green plant material provide your compost bin with much-needed nutrients. However, certain plants can contaminate ...

Welcome to Sustainability with Sarah! I’m the climate change and environmental reporter for The Greenville News covering issues and solutions across the Upstate. In this weekly column, I will answer ...

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

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 ...

Don’t let winter food scraps go to waste. This simple, bin-free composting trick uses the cold to break everything down – ...

Composting is a good practice for all gardeners who have the space for it. The good thing is you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want, and unless you choose to buy a composter, it can ...

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The University of California’s Master Gardener Program in Ventura County is offering a free workshop, “The Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting,” three times during October. The Master Gardener ...

ST. PAUL - New state regulations could be coming to your compost heap. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing new rules on backyard compost sites, and a composting advocacy group is ...