Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

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

Growing vegetable marrows on a compost heap is a long-standing gardening tradition. Their roots permeate the rotting material where they find plentiful nutrients and moisture, while their luxuriant ...

Composting in fall can seem quite daunting, as the colder temperatures work against decomposition. However, many gardeners actually see fall as the best time of year for composting, with an abundance ...

Every fall, yards across the country transform into seas of crunchy, colorful chaos. Homeowners grab rakes, sigh deeply, and ...

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 ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

We’re about to announce the winners of the climactic event of awards season: the Compost Heap Indies, which recognize notable achievements by local newsmakers. The categories include best Profile in ...

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

From Loaves and Fishes to the state’s elections “enforcement” arm to New Haven’s voter-confusion complex, a lot of news has been cooking this Thanksgiving season. The recipes for all that activity are ...

The Compost Chick invites people to bring leaves and pumpkins to the new compost yard in North Powder on Nov. 1.