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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered if you can compost sourdough starter to invigorate that backyard heap? This tangy mix, left over from home baking, tends to accumulate over time as it is discarded after the ...