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 ...

Keep food waste out of the landfills and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. Start backyard composting. Begin an indoor worm (vermicomposting) bin. Drop off food scraps at a community compost location.

Featured workshops include the ins and outs of compost, vermiculture and worm wrangling, ancient corn, and sustainable ...

Sonoma County is about to roll out the red carpet for some unlikely celebrities: worms. With two composting workshops on the calendar this fall, locals have a chance to see firsthand how these slim, ...

Nearly anything made of 100% natural materials can be composted. Of course, you should always look into product ingredients before tossing them in the compost; and even then, if they are contaminated ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Looking for a way to reduce waste and improve your garden? These toilet paper roll DIYs do everything from protect seedlings ...

Eggshells get a lot of hype in gardening circles, and for good reason. They are a natural source of calcium, biodegradable, and an easy way to repurpose kitchen waste. But here is the truth many ...

Calling for a re-think of university degrees, Bill Shorten comes close to defining universities as having the prime function ...

One gardener is showing how you can reuse coffee grounds to nourish your garden and save money on expensive fertilizers.

Plagued by voles? Our Sask. gardening experts say cheap wooden snap traps baited with peanut butter with a raisin on top work ...

Two collection bins for kitchen scraps have been installed at the Public Works garage at 105 Beachwood Avenue.