In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

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Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many ...

Gardeners are being told they should put teabags in their garden - but only if they rip them open first. Composting is a ...

The Compost Chick invites people to bring leaves and pumpkins to the new compost yard in North Powder on Nov. 1.

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Fall leaves are gardening gold to suppress weeds, improve the soil, and protect roots in flower beds. Learn how to use leaves in your flower beds.