Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Compost piles work due to a careful balance between green and brown material. Knowing exactly what those materials are helps ...

If last week's green beans, corn cobs, and dinner rolls are still crowding your fridge, set aside a plate of these items for healthier garden soil come spring.

Indian farmers use cow dung for soil health, pest control and sustainability. Learn how urban gardeners can adapt these ...

If you regularly burn wood in your fireplace or woodstove, you're familiar with how much ash gets left behind. Too often, the backbreaking work of constantly sweeping the grates feels like a thankless ...

Winter can be a tough period for gardeners. Few plants flourish in the frosty months, and the severe weather often results in many flowers and crops perishing, either permanently or until spring's ...

Henry Gabriel, Recycling Program Branch Chief for the City & County of Honolulu, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what goes in the blue bins, where our e-waste goes, where to ...

Five years ago was the official start of Rice University's composting program, and today, Rice is the No. 1 composter in ...

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