Winter can pose significant challenges for maintaining a productive compost pile, but with the right strategies, you can keep your compost thriving even in the coldest months. I know how frustrating ...

Hot composting requires a fairly precise recipe of ingredients and a considerable amount of attention and management to ...

Now the extension is showing it is more than just talking about the issues with the addition of a worm chalet — a compost bin filled with worms that eat organic matter, and where the worm wasted ...

“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of ...

Putting compostable items in the compost bin instead of the trash can is one of the easiest and most effective first steps you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—specifically methane, which ...

If the idea of this doesn’t sit well, you can instead opt for a commercial unit, which can be a bit more attractive than the DIY versions. You can compost a lot One way to compile compost ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste ...

Home-made compost is best spread on bare soil as a mulch, where it will be pulled in by the worms. The composting process requires a mix of soft, nitrogen-rich material and woodier, carbon-rich ...

Whether you have a big garden or live in a cozy apartment, composting is totally doable with a few basic tools and a little bit of know-how. And as you already know, it is one of the most eco ...

The Washington State University Skagit County Extension held a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday for its worm composting bin. Faculty and staff at the extension offices west of Burlington are using ...