Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter, like food scraps, into all-natural fertilizer. This is how to ...

You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that many bathroom items can also be composted, particularly those that qualify as ...

Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

Q: I have a compost pile quite a distance from the house and it is constantly loaded with fruit flies. It is a Smith and Hawken black plastic, three-tier stacking unit. I live just south of San ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

It’s late August, and battles are raging in gardens across the Yakima Valley. Whether it’s an incursion of yellow jackets, spotted spurge or crab grass, gardeners are on high alert. I know they’re ...

Remember to keep a gardening journal. Take pictures and draw diagrams for next year. Jot down what worked and what did not.