Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard waste ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gardeners understand the biggest benefits of composting at home: making your own powerful soil amendment that boosts soil ...

Compost at home? Don’t I have to send all my kitchen scraps to the curb in my green waste bin? Nope! They don’t ALL have to go into your green bin. They just can’t go into the landfill, according to ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard waste into nutrient-rich plant food is easy, resource-efficient, and helps ...