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Starting an earthworm farm is not only a fantastic way to recycle kitchen scraps, but also a fun project for kids. It’s an ...

Mint plants are pretty low-maintenance, but when planted in the ground they quickly take over. Here's how to keep your potted ...

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 ...

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I have a separate food compost bin for any food waste as this composts down quicker. I then add it to the garden. I do not have a worm farm, but I have friends who do and the vegies do enjoy the ...

A Toronto-area company specializing in organic fertilizers made from worm castings has bought a well-known live bait firm’s worm castings business to boost its own output. Forterra Environmental on ...

“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 ...

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 ...