If taking care of the planet is one of your goals for 2024, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, ...

The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing environment for plants. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and ...

It's no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make. Bokashi is a composting method that ...

If you want to take better care of the planet, learning how to compost is one of the best things you can do. Along with making the switch to eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Compost is decomposed organic ...

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

Composting is emerging as a pivotal waste management strategy that not only recycles organic material but also fosters the development of diverse microbial communities in soils. The process ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

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The composting process can be accelerated if the debris is kept moist. File photo by Susan Pfannmuller The Kansas City Star Composting is a great way to recycle organic debris from the lawn and garden ...

Nina Schoen likes the idea of life (plant life) springing from death. Schoen has a close friend who chose to have her remains made into compost. The process of those remains being broken down into ...