Don't you find tasks especially satisfying when you can kill two birds with one stone? That's what happens when you use the stacking turf method to make awesome compost. The method, also known as ...

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

Homemade compost is a vital ingredient of any sustainable garden, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to making it. There are several types of composting worth exploring – each with its own ...

If you have outdoor space, you have options. You can choose to go with an above-ground or underground composting method. Above-ground composters can sit on top of grass or dirt or be self-contained ...

Compost continues to be a hot topic in gardening. Compost enriches your soil, has been shown to suppress plant diseases and pests, reduces - and even eliminates in most cases - the need for chemical ...

Composting is a natural process that allows microbes to convert yard waste and kitchen scraps to a useful organic soil amendment or mulch. Gardeners have abundant materials that can be used for ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

May 31—Composting can be messy work but several area residents are using this process to cut down on waste. Jodie Parolini, agriculture educator for the Cherokee County OSU Cooperative Extension ...

Grocery store to fridge or farm to fork—however you source your meals, it’s likely food waste piles up along the way. Composting is a great solution for these scraps and spoils, and for home gardeners ...

Rebecca Rosen popped the lid open and dropped in some shredded lettuce. That lettuce, along with carrots, celery and banana peels was about to become dirt. Composting — turning organic waste such as ...