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 ...

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 ...

Children are invited to discover the wonders of composting through a hands-on workshop. As part of Dobbies Garden Centres’ ...

Here’s a riddle: What will weed, feed and water your garden, and take care of your garbage? “Ideal teenager” is not the answer. It’s compost! Compost is hard to define but is usually taken to mean a ...

Editor's note: This story has been modified to clarify the list of appropriate items for home composting. Starting this month, tons of organic waste — from half-eaten school lunches at Bloomington ...

Look on the shelves of almost any store or in any catalog selling plants and gardening equipment and you'll find "compost activators" offered. These mixtures contain beneficial microorganisms, ...

OXFORD — Learn how to turn kitchen scraps from your farmers’ market purchases into fertile compost that can be used to enrich your garden soil. Alexis Woodcock, Chenango’s Cooperative Extension ...

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding “Composting 101” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23 at the Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park. St. Attendees can learn about composting basics and ...

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District invites teachers, residents, and anyone interesting in composting to an after-school special on April 11 at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road.