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 ...

May 31—Composting can be messy work but several area residents are using this process to cut down on waste. Jodie Parolini, agriculture educator for the Cherokee County OSU Cooperative Extension ...

Don't toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them to compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

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, ...

Food scraps make up 25 billion pounds of trash per year in this country—captured energy that could go back into greening the planet. A wilted broccoli stalk, a grapefruit peel, a carrot top. That’s ...

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 ...

Incorporating composting into your gardening routine is a great way to reduce waste and add nutrients and organic matter to your yard. It is basically creating free fertilizer while sending much less ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage ...