Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green ...

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

Coffee grounds are a fantastic way to add nitrogen to your winter compost. Nitrogen helps generate heat, which is important ...

Bears don't only steal picnic baskets; they may be coming for your compost too. So, make sure you avoid this huge mistake and ...

SEATTLE — Composting is a great way to keep your food scraps from ending up in a landfill while delivering nutrient-rich soil in return. It sounds great, but if you’ve ever tried composting, you know ...

Brown and green plant material provide your compost bin with much-needed nutrients. However, certain plants can contaminate ...

Composting is a good practice for all gardeners who have the space for it. The good thing is you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want, and unless you choose to buy a composter, it can ...

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Editor’s note: Each Spring, attorneys Bill Marler and Denis Stearns teach a Food Safety Litigation course in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

The University of California’s Master Gardener Program in Ventura County is offering a free workshop, “The Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting,” three times during October. The Master Gardener ...